{
  "id": 19298653,
  "title": "I’m a godfather, but don’t interfere in Abiodun’s govt — Osoba",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/im-a-godfather-but-dont-interfere-in-abioduns-govt-osoba-19298653",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T07:02:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/im-a-godfather-but-dont-interfere-in-abioduns-govt-osoba/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, has revealed he is a political godfather, but insists he does not interfere in Governor Dapo Abiodun's administration. During an interview on The Reuben and Kike Abati Podcast, Osoba stated he advises Abiodun without nominating anyone to his cabinet. \"I hardly interfere,\" Osoba said, explaining this approach avoids offending others who might also seek appointments. He added that recommending someone could make that person a \"suspect\" in the administration. Osoba acknowledged his godfather status, naming Senator Solomon Adeola as his preferred candidate for future positions.",
  "summary": "Former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, says he is a political godfather but does not interfere in Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration by imposing p Read More: https://punchng.com/im-a-godfather-but-dont-interfere-in-abioduns-govt-osoba/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}