{
  "id": 17095436,
  "title": "2027: Pro-Yayi group cautions against electoral violence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/2027-pro-yayi-group-cautions-against-electoral-violence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T17:40:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-pro-yayi-group-cautions-against-electoral-violence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Yayi Connect Team, a support group for Senator Solomon Adeola and Ogun West Senatorial District candidate in the 2027 governorship election, has cautioned against electoral violence and urged Nigerians to adhere to electoral laws. The group, led by Abdulateef Sulaimon, made the appeal at its inaugural State Strategic Congress, 'Gbé Yayi Débè', held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Sulaimon emphasized the importance of peace and free voting, stating that the group's mission is to support Tinubu’s re-election, Adeola’s gubernatorial ambition, and other APC candidates. The Congress convened members and stakeholders from Ogun State’s three senatorial districts to rally support for the candidates. Sulaimon praised the event organizers and recognized Dr Iziaq Salako for his role in establishing and supporting the Yayi Connect Team. YCT is an independent, self-funding, non-political organization composed of professionals committed to the organization's aims and objectives. The group has been expanding its network across Ogun State and has elected coordinators and executive committees in all 236 wards, 20 local government areas, and 3 senatorial districts.",
  "summary": "A support group for Ogun State governorship hopeful, Solomon Adeola (Yayi), has urged Nigerians to shun electoral violence ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pro-yayi-group-cautions-against-electoral-violence/",
  "key_points": [
    "Yayi Connect Team warns against electoral violence in 2027 governorship election",
    "Group led by Abdulateef Sulaimon urges adherence to electoral laws",
    "Congress held in Abeokuta, Ogun State to rally support for candidates"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}