{
  "id": 20032977,
  "title": "Atiku: An Imam was suspended after leading us in prayer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/atiku-an-imam-was-suspended-after-leading-us-in-prayer",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T18:03:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/atiku-an-imam-was-suspended-after-leading-us-in-prayer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice President and Presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar criticized politicians, especially some governors, for \"witch-hunting\" those associated with him. During his campaign visit to Bauchi State, Atiku said an Imam was suspended after attending a prayer he led. Atiku, visiting the Emir of Bauchi, expressed his honor in honoring the traditional institution. Atiku questioned why politicians sought titles from traditional institutions after leaving office. He commended Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed for allowing him unhindered access to the traditional emirate. Atiku emphasized that the Emir, not the governor, has authority over the Imam, as the governor completes his tenure while the Emir remains in office. He vowed that under his presidency, politicians would not infringe upon the Emir's jurisdiction, promising to uphold traditional institutions and history.",
  "summary": "Former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has accused politicians, particularly some governors, of “witch-hunting” people who associate with him. Atiku alleged that an Imam was suspended after leading a congregational prayer he attended. Atiku stated this on Saturday when he paid a courtesy visit to the […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Imam was suspended for leading us in prayer – Atiku alleges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/imam-was-suspended-for-leading-us-in-prayer-atiku-alleges",
        "published": "2026-11-14T18:34:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}