{
  "id": 18230646,
  "title": "2027: Obasanjo’s son backs Tinubu’s re-election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/2027-obasanjos-son-backs-tinubus-re-election-18230646",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T02:44:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-obasanjos-son-backs-tinubus-re-election-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Olujuwon Obasanjo, the son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has joined the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement as a Special Adviser on Political Affairs, with the intention of supporting President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign in 2027. During a visit to the movement's headquarters in Abuja, Olujuwon was warmly welcomed by the National Coordinator, Sunday Asuku, and was given a tour of the facility to acquaint himself with its operations.\n\nOlujuwon expressed his appointment as an honor and privilege, praising the group for its grassroots mobilisation, community outreach and promotion of the Tinubu administration's activities. He highlighted his admiration for the movement's efforts and pledged to contribute to its objectives and President Tinubu's goal for a second term. He stated that President Tinubu had started the country on a positive trajectory, improving salary payments, infrastructure development and investment opportunities, and that these gains should be sustained.\n\nOlujuwon also shared that he had been a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) since 2014, stating that his family was comfortable with members holding different political views without hostility. Upon his arrival at the movement, Asuku welcomed Olujuwon and expressed confidence in his political experience and knowledge, stating that he would be an asset to the group's mobilisation efforts. This move comes as political parties and groups gear up for the 2027 general elections, with supporters of President Tinubu stepping up grassroots mobilisation efforts.",
  "summary": "Olujuwon Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has pledged to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-obasanjos-son-backs-tinubus-re-election-2/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Obasanjo’s son joins PBat Door-to-Door Movement, backs Tinubu for 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/obasanjos-son-joins-pbat-door-to-door-movement-backs-tinubu-for-2027",
        "published": "2026-11-05T05:02:16.000Z"
      }
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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."
}