{
  "id": 18526971,
  "title": "2027: 'Heaven will not fall if Atiku is not on ballot' - Keyamo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/2027-heaven-will-not-fall-if-atiku-is-not-on-ballot-keyamo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T15:40:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/06/2027-heaven-will-not-fall-if-atiku-is-not-on-ballot-keyamo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has stated that the absence of Atiku Abubakar from the presidential ballot in the 2027 general elections will not cause any harm. This assertion comes in the wake of a recent court ruling that has sparked controversy. Keyamo's statement was made following the Federal High Court in Abuja's decision to nullify the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under David Mark and void Atiku's nomination as the party's candidate. Keyamo believes that those criticizing the court's judgment are only upset because the outcome did not align with their expectations. He emphasized that it is inappropriate to attack judges or try to manipulate the judiciary when the verdict does not favor one's position. Keyamo reminded that the legal system is grounded in facts and evidence, rather than sentiment or social media uproar. He encouraged Atiku to remember that the All Progressives Congress (APC) faced a similar situation in 2019, when the Supreme Court invalidated their victories in Zamfara state, transferring the seats to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This precedent should not deter Atiku from accepting the court's decision in 2027, Keyamo added.",
  "summary": "The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the heavens will not fall if the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is not on the ballot for the 2027 general elections. Keyamo said this in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Friday. His remark comes barely 24 hours […] 2027: 'Heaven will not fall if Atiku is not on ballot'…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}