{
  "id": 18102455,
  "title": "2027: Peter Obi, others not keen on presenting manifestos - Osinbajo's ex-aide, Akande",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/2027-peter-obi-others-not-keen-on-presenting-manifestos-osinbajos-ex",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T09:44:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/04/2027-peter-obi-opposition-not-keen-on-presenting-their-manifestos-osinbajos-ex-aide-akande/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former media aide to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, criticized opposition presidential candidate Peter Obi and others for not presenting their manifestos to the Nigerian public. Akande made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily, expressing disappointment with Obi's lack of a manifesto just two months before the presidential election. He argued that Nigerians should not expect any political figure to come and save them, but rather take responsibility at the community, ward, and local government levels. Akande stated that the system is in place and will support the worst politician if the people do not come out in sufficient numbers to vote. He emphasized that the people must organize themselves and ensure their votes count, as it is through their participation that a change in governance can be achieved.",
  "summary": "A former media aide to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, on Wednesday accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and other opposition candidates of not being keen on presenting their manifestos to Nigerians. Akande faulted Obi's failure to present his manifesto to Nigerians, barely two months before the presidential election. Speaking […] 2027:…",
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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."
}