{
  "id": 1743071,
  "title": "2027: I have no candidate yet, won’t support APC — Davido",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/2027-i-have-no-candidate-yet-wont-support-apc-davido",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T16:14:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-i-have-no-candidate-yet-wont-support-apc-davido/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Music sensation Davido has revealed that he currently has no candidate in mind for the 2027 Nigerian presidential elections and will not support the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Afrobeats star stated this during an interview with News Central TV, refuting any intention to align himself with the ruling party. While acknowledging his uncle's endorsement of Tinubu for a second term, Davido emphasized that his political choices are independent. He noted that his stance has not changed despite previous support for opposition figures and cross-party alliances.",
  "summary": "Afrobeats star Davido declares he has no preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 elections and will not support the ruling APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-i-have-no-candidate-yet-wont-support-apc-davido/",
  "key_points": [
    "Davido has no candidate for 2027 Nigerian presidential elections.",
    "Refused to support All Progressives Congress (APC).",
    "Acknowledged uncle's endorsement of Tinubu for second term."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: I have no candidate yet, won’t support APC — Davido",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/2027-i-have-no-candidate-yet-wont-support-apc-davido-1746782",
        "published": "2026-08-18T16:32:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}