{
  "id": 18969702,
  "title": "Isaac Fayose lists 3 zones Peter Obi is leading, begs Atiku, Makinde to step down",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/isaac-fayose-lists-3-zones-peter-obi-is-leading-begs-atiku-makinde-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T15:37:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/08/isaac-fayose-names-3-geo-political-zones-peter-obi-is-leading-begs-atiku-to-step-down/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Socio-political commentator Isaac Fayose has stated that presidential candidate Peter Obi is leading in the South-South, South-East, and North-Central regions. In a video shared on his Facebook page, Fayose urged Atiku Abubakar and Seyi Makinde to step down for Obi's victory. Fayose emphasized the need for opposition parties to unite against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to rescue the country. He acknowledged Atiku and Makinde as major contenders and claimed that if they team up, President Bola Tinubu would be removed before 12pm on election day. Fayose highlighted the strength of Obi's support in the South-South, which he described as a \"no-go area\" for other candidates, as well as the South-East and North-Central regions. He also expressed hope for Kwankwaso's performance in the North-East and pleaded with Atiku and Makinde to prioritize Obi's success for the good of Nigeria.",
  "summary": "Socio-political commentator, Isaac Fayose, has claimed that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, enjoys greater popularity in the South-South, South-East and North-Central regions than other presidential candidates. Fayose made the claim in a video shared on his official Facebook page on Sunday, while appealing to the presidential candidate of the […]…",
  "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."
}