{
  "id": 20032853,
  "title": "You couldn't visit Plateau during attack but came for campaign - Fayose slams Tinubu [VIDEO]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/you-couldnt-visit-plateau-during-attack-but-came-for-campaign-fayose",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T18:23:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/14/you-couldnt-visit-plateau-during-attack-but-came-for-campaign-fayose-slams-tinubu-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Businessman Isaac Fayose has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his visit to Plateau State, alleging that the President prioritized campaign over addressing the urgent needs of the people during a herdsmen attack. In a Facebook video, Fayose stated, \"You couldn't visit Plateau during the herdsmen attack but went for campaign.\" He expressed his belief that the President's actions demonstrate a greater concern for electoral gains than the well-being of Nigerians. Fayose argued that leaders should demonstrate their support when communities are in distress, rather than only when political opportunities arise. He emphasized that the people of Plateau would remember who had their backs during the attacks and who showed up solely for political purposes. His remarks have generated a range of responses on social media, with some Nigerians in agreement while others defend the President's decision to visit the state. The Plateau attack garnered widespread condemnation across the nation, prompting residents to urge the Federal Government to enhance security measures in the affected areas.",
  "summary": "Businessman Isaac Fayose has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over his visit to Plateau State, accusing him of ignoring the people when they needed him most. Fayose, in a video on his Facebook page, said, \"You couldn't visit Plateau during herdsmen attack but went for campaign.\" He said the action shows that the […] You couldn't visit Plateau during attack but came for campaign - Fayose…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: Tinubu promises to rebuild Plateau communities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/2027-tinubu-promises-to-rebuild-plateau-communities",
        "published": "2026-11-14T15:20:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Tinubu promises to rebuild Plateau communities, return displaced persons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/tinubu-promises-to-rebuild-plateau-communities-return-displaced",
        "published": "2026-11-14T19:04:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}