{
  "id": 18318667,
  "title": "LP candidate challenges re-election bidders to present performance scorecards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/lp-candidate-challenges-re-election-bidders-to-present-performance",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T13:04:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/05/lp-candidate-challenges-re-election-bidders-to-present-performance-scorecards/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Labour Party candidate for Calabar South Constituency II in Cross River State's House of Assembly, Affiong Joseph, has urged incumbent politicians seeking re-election to provide voters with their performance records instead of making new campaign promises. Joseph, one of three women running for legislative positions, criticized non-performing officeholders for making baseless promises and called on voters to evaluate their representatives based on what they have delivered during their previous terms. She argued that performers would not need to distribute material incentives like money, rice, or food to secure voters' support. Joseph also blamed failed economic policies for the hardships faced by Nigerians, suggesting that funds spent on vote-buying and other political inducements could be better allocated to projects that would improve people's living conditions, such as road construction, job creation, affordable healthcare, and electricity. She stressed that voters should demand accountability from candidates seeking re-election and that electoral decisions should be based on verifiable performance rather than empty promises and financial incentives.",
  "summary": "The Labour Party, LP, candidate for Calabar South Constituency II in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Affiong Joseph, has challenged politicians seeking re-election to present their performance records to voters rather than make fresh campaign promises. Joseph said candidates who had occupied public offices for four years or more should allow their achievements, […] LP candidate…",
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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."
}