{
  "id": 17395952,
  "title": "Ogun APC guber candidate, Alli, accuses Gov Makinde of insensitivity over doctors’, lecturers’ strikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ogun-apc-guber-candidate-alli-accuses-gov-makinde-of-insensitivity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T10:46:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/ogun-apc-guber-candidate-alli-accuses-gov-makinde-of-insensitivity-over-doctors-lecturers-strikes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alli, the APC governorship hopeful in Oyo State, has criticized Governor Seyi Makinde for his perceived insensitivity towards ongoing strikes by doctors and lecturers. Alli stated that Makinde continued his presidential campaign while the strikes were in progress, which he deemed insensitive to the suffering of the public and students. In a statement, Alli promised prompt payment of salaries and other benefits if elected in 2027. The strike by medical and dental officers commenced on Monday, while LAUTECH lecturers began an indefinite strike on Thursday. The strikes have left patients in public hospitals without essential healthcare services and exacerbated the already dire state of facilities and personnel. Alli accused Makinde of prioritizing his presidential ambitions over his duties as governor and called for immediate dialogue while emphasizing the importance of protecting patients' lives and welfare during the strikes.",
  "summary": "The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of… The post Ogun APC guber candidate, Alli, accuses Gov Makinde of insensitivity over doctors’, lecturers’ strikes appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria .",
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  "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."
}