{
  "id": 17011905,
  "title": "Akpabio alleges payment for social media attacks on Tinubu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/akpabio-alleges-payment-for-social-media-attacks-on-tinubu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T05:18:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/akpabio-alleges-payment-for-social-media-attacks-on-tinubu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has accused individuals spreading negative messages about President Bola Tinubu and his supporters on social media of being compensated for their actions. He made this statement during a meeting with a northern youth group, the Arewa Revival Project, which presented him with an award. Akpabio urged the youth to work at the grassroots level to support Tinubu's re-election in 2027, emphasizing that Nigeria's future depends on continuity in government. He argued that those attacking the government on social media are not motivated by genuine concern but by financial gain. Akpabio defended the President's economic policies, particularly tax reforms, which aim to diversify the economy away from oil dependency. He praised the nation's progress since independence and criticized those who oppose the President's achievements. He also called for increased grassroots mobilisation and expressed confidence in overcoming security challenges through proposed state police.",
  "summary": "Senate President Godswill Akpabio has alleged that people attacking President Bola Tinubu on social media are being paid for their activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-alleges-payment-for-social-media-attacks-on-tinubu/",
  "key_points": [
    "Senate President Akpabio accuses paid attackers on social media.",
    "Criticizes financial motives behind negative social media campaigns.",
    "Supports Tinubu's re-election and government policies."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Framing digital dissent as paid sabotage shifts the political focus from addressing grievances to mobilizing grassroots support for the administration's continuity and upcoming re-election efforts.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}