{
  "id": 1754040,
  "title": "2027: Obi, Duke arrive ICC for peace accord",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/2027-obi-duke-arrive-icc-for-peace-accord",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T15:33:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/2027-obi-duke-arrive-icc-for-peace-accord/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Leading Nigerian presidential candidates Peter Obi, Donald Duke, and Omoyele Sowore convened at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja on a mission to forge the National Peace Accord. This crucial agreement, slated for signing ahead of the 2027 general elections, aims to promote a peaceful political campaign and discourage inflammatory rhetoric, violence, intimidation, and other actions that could jeopardize the electoral process. The signatories are expected to commit to fostering a climate of civility and respect in the lead-up to the elections, which is crucial for the legitimacy and success of the democratic process.\n\nThe ICC venue, where the signing ceremony is underway, had yet to receive the presence of two prominent political figures as of the report's update: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The trio's commitment to a peaceful electoral process underscores the gravity of their undertaking, as they seek to set a precedent for future elections.\n\nIn a pre-signing address to journalists, Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), emphasized the gravity of the occasion. He called upon all political contestants to allow their actions and behavior to serve as testament to their suitability for public office. Obi stressed that the signing of the accord should not merely be a ceremonial event but must be a reflection of the conduct expected throughout the campaign period and beyond. He vehemently condemned the recent pockets of violence that marred the Osun State gubernatorial elections, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives. Obi firmly stated that no political ambition should ever justify the loss of life, asserting that elections must be won through persuasion, ideas, and the support of voters, rather than through acts of violence or property destruction.",
  "summary": "Presidential Candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, his Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) counterpart, Donald Duke, and Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress (AAC) are currently at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja, for the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among those expected at the […]",
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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."
}