{
  "id": 1706531,
  "title": "Osun poll proves evil has expiry date, says Utomi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/osun-poll-proves-evil-has-expiry-date-says-utomi-1706531",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T12:38:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/osun-poll-proves-evil-has-expiry-date-says-utomi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Political economist and former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi, has claimed that the recent Osun State governorship election demonstrated that \"evil has an expiry date.\" Utomi expressed this conviction in a post on social media platform X, arguing that even the \"unworthy\" could be used to halt progress. He emphasized that the election reinforced his belief in the importance of righteousness for national advancement. \"Righteousness does indeed exalt a nation and its opposite is a reproach to any people,\" Utomi stated. He also criticized governors who abandoned their parties, deeming their actions a significant embarrassment in the context of the Osun election. Utomi further accused these governors of betraying the people, suggesting that they would eventually face consequences for their actions.",
  "summary": "Pat Utomi reflects on the Osun election, stating it proves evil has an expiry date and highlights the importance of righteousness for national progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-proves-evil-has-expiry-date-says-utomi/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Osun poll proves evil has expiry date, says Utomi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/osun-poll-proves-evil-has-expiry-date-says-utomi",
        "published": "2026-08-18T12:02:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}