{
  "id": 17796213,
  "title": "I prayed for wisdom to lead Nigeria before 2023 election — Tinubu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/i-prayed-for-wisdom-to-lead-nigeria-before-2023-election-tinubu-17796213",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T12:54:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-prayed-for-wisdom-to-lead-nigeria-before-2023-election-tinubu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu expressed his gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to lead Nigeria and for his good health, after observing prayers at the Holy Mosque in Ka’aba, Mecca, Saudi Arabia. In his prayers, Tinubu asked for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians, as he had done before the 2023 presidential election. He expressed his appreciation for the diversity of the nation, which he believed would lead to prosperity, as long as it was converted into prosperity by Allah. Tinubu also requested wisdom and resilience for himself to continue serving the people, believing his prayers had been answered. He emphasized his commitment to Nigeria's prosperity, aligning with the aspirations of the Nigerian people and the will of Allah. Tinubu urged Nigerians to put God first, follow their conscience, and choose the right path for the nation's development. He highlighted the solid foundation laid by his administration, stating that the economy has emerged from a challenging period and that the reforms were yielding positive results. Tinubu thanked the Saudi authorities for granting his access to the Ka’aba, describing the experience as historic, and conveyed confidence that Nigeria would overcome its current challenges with faith in the Almighty.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu has said he prayed for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians, recalling that he undertook a similar spiritual exercise before the 2023 presidential election. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-prayed-for-wisdom-to-lead-nigeria-before-2023-election-tinubu/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}