{
  "id": 19825118,
  "title": "Benue Tinubu, Alia campaign council rejects strategic alliance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/benue-tinubu-alia-campaign-council-rejects-strategic-alliance",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T14:34:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/13/tinubu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The campaign council for Benue Tinubu and Alia has dismissed the strategic alliance proposed by certain politicians in the state, notably some high-ranking members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This revelation came during a press conference held on Friday by the campaign council's Director General, Citizen Richard Asema, in Makurdi. Asema vehemently opposed the idea of a strategic alliance involving some prominent figures from the APC. He accused these individuals of engaging in anti-party activities, specifically citing the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr George Akume, and other key APC members as examples. Asema urged these members to withdraw from the proposed alliance or face severe repercussions, warning them that they were pursuing a suicidal course of action. He emphasized that the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not require any strategic alliance to secure victory in the 2027 elections. The campaign council vehemently stated that their true intention was to undermine Governor Alia's chances of winning the election. The campaign council reiterated their unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia in the upcoming 2027 elections.",
  "summary": "The Benue Tinubu/Alia campaign council has rejected the strategic alliance being championed by some politicians in the state, including some top members of the All Progressives Congress, APC. This was disclosed on Friday during a press briefing by the Director General of the campaign council, Citizen Richard Asema, in Makurdi. He condemned the membership of […] Benue Tinubu, Alia campaign council…",
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  "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."
}