{
  "id": 2221435,
  "title": "Tinubu: Atiku’s subsidy pledge shows Demonstration of ignorance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/tinubu-atikus-subsidy-pledge-shows-demonstration-of-ignorance",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T20:04:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/tinubu-atikus-subsidy-pledge-shows-demonstration-of-ignorance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has criticized Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for his pledge to restore fuel subsidy if elected in 2027. Tinubu accused Atiku of demonstrating a lack of understanding of Nigeria's economic conditions. The president made these remarks after welcoming Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, who commended Tinubu for ensuring a level playing field during the recent governorship election. Adeleke praised Tinubu for his commitment to democratic values and for enabling a free and fair election. Tinubu urged Adeleke to promote unity, peace, stability, and the rule of law in his administration, avoiding any victimization or stigmatization of political opponents. He also encouraged Adeleke to build broad networks of unity and ensure that his administration serves all Osun residents, regardless of their political affiliations.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu says Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is ignorant about economic realities of the country. The president said this while reacting to Atiku’s promise to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. “I saw one of my opponents now say he will go back to subsidy. I […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Subsidy: Atiku showing desperation for power – Onanuga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/subsidy-atiku-showing-desperation-for-power-onanuga",
        "published": "2026-08-20T19:57:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "‘Desperation of most pitiful kind’ – APC blasts Atiku over fuel subsidy comment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/desperation-of-most-pitiful-kind-apc-blasts-atiku-over-fuel-subsidy",
        "published": "2026-08-20T20:03:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}