{
  "id": 19078769,
  "title": "ADC Campaign: Tinubu Will Lose Election Despite Intimidation, Judicial Manipulation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/adc-campaign-tinubu-will-lose-election-despite-intimidation-judicial",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T03:30:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/09/adc-campaign-tinubu-will-lose-election-despite-intimidation-judicial-manipulation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council has declared that President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 Nigerian presidential election, citing intimidation, violence, and manipulation of democratic institutions as the reason for his potential defeat. The council accused the ruling APC of using security agencies against opposition parties and manipulating the judiciary to retain power. ADC-PCC Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, warned of growing attacks on opposition members and supporters across the country, specifically citing the killing of NDC members in Delta State as part of a disturbing pattern of violence. Ologbondiyan expressed concerns over the INEC's preparedness and neutrality, alleging that the commission's voter register database has been compromised and APC sympathizers are in sensitive positions within the electoral body. The council also alleged that security agencies are being used to harass, arrest, and intimidate opposition members. They emphasized that Tinubu is not preparing for an election but rather a \"coronation\" and urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and defend their democratic rights. The council also called for the international community to pay closer attention to the deteriorating political and security environment in Nigeria.",
  "summary": "* Accuses govt of using security agencies against opposition, alleges growing attacks on parties, calls for international scrutiny *Gana, Turaki-led PDP caution on reminisce of 1983, say country is boiling Chuks",
  "key_points": [
    "Tinubu to lose 2027 Nigerian election due to intimidation and manipulation",
    "ADC accuses APC of using security agencies and judiciary for power retention",
    "NDC members killed in Delta State, raising concerns over INEC's neutrality"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The ADC's accusations suggest that the ruling party is prioritizing the preservation of power through institutional manipulation over the maintenance of a fair and competitive democratic process.",
  "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."
}