{
  "id": 17780785,
  "title": "'Nigerians should let Obi finish southern term of Presidency' – Kwankwaso",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/nigerians-should-let-obi-finish-southern-term-of-presidency-kwankwaso",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T09:56:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/02/2027-why-i-sacrificed-for-peter-obi-kwankwaso/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential running mate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), revealed his reasons for sacrificing his political ambitions in favor of the party's candidate, Peter Obi. Kwankwaso stated that he made the sacrifice because Obi is trustworthy and hails from the Southern part of Nigeria. During an interview with journalists at his home in Kano, Kwankwaso urged Nigerians to let Obi complete his term as President of the South. He affirmed that they share the same goals and beliefs, and together, they are strong enough to effectively manage the country's affairs. Kwankwaso also disclosed that he had contested for the presidency three times consecutively, but decided to halt his campaign to ensure Obi, originating from the South, receives the opportunity to lead the nation. The leader of the Kwankwasiyya group asserted that for a fair Nigerian system, Obi should be given the chance to lead the country during his term in the South. Kwankwaso emphasized, \"Nigerians should let Obi finish the Southern term of the Presidency.\"",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has explained why he \"sacrificed\" his political ambitions for the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Kwankwaso explained that he made the sacrifice because Obi is trustworthy and comes from the Southern part of Nigeria. Speaking during an interview with journalists at his home in Kano […] 'Nigerians should…",
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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."
}