{
  "id": 17095827,
  "title": "2027: Atiku lied, Tinubu not planning to postpone elections - Presidential aide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/2027-atiku-lied-tinubu-not-planning-to-postpone-elections",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T17:00:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/29/2027-atiku-lied-tinubu-not-planning-to-postpone-elections-presidential-aide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu's Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has refuted claims by the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that the APC-led government intends to postpone the 2027 general elections. Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) deny having any such plans, according to Olusegun's statement.\n\nAtiku reportedly told a gathering that the APC wants to change the election date due to the party's experience during the presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna State. However, Olusegun dismisses this allegation, stating that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has significantly improved under Tinubu's leadership. He emphasized that INEC's independence will remain intact in 2027, negating any need to postpone the elections.\n\nFurthermore, Olusegun highlighted the success of the recent APC rally in Kaduna State, where party members demonstrated their unwavering support for President Tinubu. The rally saw participation from all local government areas in the state, showcasing the party's commitment to delivering infrastructure projects, life-improving programs, and addressing security issues in his state.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu's Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has said there is no plan to postpone the 2027 general elections, contrary to the \"lies\" of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Olusegun said Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have nothing to do with any such plan, if there […] 2027: Atiku lied, Tinubu not planning to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "‘₦70,000 can just buy 50 litres of fuel’, Atiku mocks Tinubu’s relief to workers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/70-000-can-just-buy-50-litres-of-fuel-atiku-mocks-tinubus-relief-to",
        "published": "2026-10-28T15:45:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}