{
  "id": 19926329,
  "title": "Tinubu’s aide dismisses reports of attack on presidential convoy in Abuja",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/tinubus-aide-dismisses-reports-of-attack-on-presidential-convoy-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T05:50:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubus-aide-dismisses-reports-of-attack-on-presidential-convoy-in-abuja/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu's senior aide, O’tega Ogra, has dismissed reports that his convoy was attacked by youths following a visit to the Shagari Central Mosque in Abuja for Friday prayers. Ogra, the President's Senior Special Assistant on Digital Engagement, Strategy and New Media, called the accounts circulating online misleading and disputed the videos showing youths throwing stones at the convoy. A video shared by Dino Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, showed youths chanting \"we don't want you; we don't support you\" towards the convoy believed to belong to the President. Ogra responded on his X handle, releasing footage of Tinubu leaving the mosque after observing the Juma'at prayer, contrary to the opposition's narrative. The conflicting accounts have sparked discussions on social media, with the Presidency refuting the claim that the President was targeted during the mosque visit. This incident occurs amid growing concerns over political violence as preparations for the 2027 general elections advance. President Tinubu had previously cautioned politicians and their supporters against resorting to violence, warning that security agencies would address thuggery and anti-democratic activities decisively.",
  "summary": "Presidential aide O’tega Ogra has dismissed reports and videos suggesting President Bola Tinubu’s convoy was attacked by youths after Friday prayers in Abu Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-aide-dismisses-reports-of-attack-on-presidential-convoy-in-abuja/",
  "key_points": [
    "President Tinubu's aide O’tega Ogra denies attack on convoy.",
    "Video shows youths chanting against Tinubu's convoy.",
    "Presidency refutes claims of targeted attack during mosque visit."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The denial of the convoy attack highlights the growing tension between the presidency and opposition narratives as political violence becomes a central concern ahead of the 2027 general elections.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Tinubu booed in Abuja [Video]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/2027-tinubu-booed-in-abuja-video",
        "published": "2026-11-14T05:25:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}