{
  "id": 17213478,
  "title": "Tinubu need not attend every APC rally — Oshiomhole",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/tinubu-need-not-attend-every-apc-rally-oshiomhole",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T10:56:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-need-not-attend-every-apc-rally-oshiomhole/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has defended President Bola Tinubu's decision not to attend every campaign rally in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. Oshiomhole stated that there is no contradiction between the President's religious activities and his duty to govern the nation. He said the decision to limit his campaign participation was a matter of choice and the ruling All Progressives Congress' prerogative. Oshiomhole dismissed concerns of inconsistency, asserting that there is no conflict between the President's religious obligations and his responsibility to govern. He argued that being physically present at every event is not a prerequisite for governance, comparing the President to an online teacher. Oshiomhole also criticized repeated questioning of the President's decision and suggested that the APC has the authority to choose how it organizes its campaign and where the President will appear.",
  "summary": "Senator Adams Oshiomhole has defended President Tinubu’s decision not to attend every APC campaign rally, stating he must prioritise governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-need-not-attend-every-apc-rally-oshiomhole/",
  "key_points": [
    "President Tinubu chooses not to attend every APC rally.",
    "Former Edo Governor Adams Oshiomhole defends this decision.",
    "Oshiomhole says no conflict between religious duties and governance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing religious obligations and governance over constant campaign appearances signals a shift in how the ruling party manages the president's public presence during the lead-up to the next election.",
  "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."
}