{
  "id": 18627944,
  "title": "Tinubu, Shettima Fire Salvos at Obi, Atiku, Take 2027 Re-election Battle to South-south",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/tinubu-shettima-fire-salvos-at-obi-atiku-take-2027-re-election-battle",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T03:32:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/07/tinubu-shettima-fire-salvos-at-obi-atiku-take-2027-re-election-battle-to-south-south/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima launched strong criticisms against presidential candidates Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), setting the stage for the APC's 2027 re-election campaign in the South-south region. Tinubu questioned Obi's ability to lead effectively, citing his record as Anambra State Governor while Shettima challenged Atiku to explain the political structures and institutions he established throughout his long public career. The President also approved the establishment of the Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State, touting it as a significant driver of economic growth and prosperity in the region.",
  "summary": "President approves establishment of Ibom deep sea portYilwatda, Yari: APC won’t rig elections to retain power in 2027 Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima yesterday",
  "key_points": [
    "President Tinubu and VP Shettima attack Obi, Atiku in South-south campaign",
    "Tinubu questions Obi's leadership based on Anambra record",
    "Shettima asks Atiku to explain political structures he created"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Shifting the political battlefield to the South-south signals an early attempt by the ruling party to consolidate regional support and delegitimize opposition leaders before the next election cycle.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}