{
  "id": 2400599,
  "title": "Adeleke won’t join APC, will work with FG — Campaign spokesman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/adeleke-wont-join-apc-will-work-with-fg-campaign-spokesman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T16:14:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/adeleke-wont-join-apc-will-work-with-fg-campaign-spokesman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesperson for Ademola Adeleke's campaign council, has denied reports that the Osun State Governor intends to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after his meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Olajengbesi explained that the meeting was a courtesy call to express respect for the President's office and to appreciate Tinubu for enabling a fair election. The governor's visit was also meant to advocate for healing and unity in Osun State following the election. Olajengbesi emphasized that Adeleke remains a member of his political party and that his visit to the President does not imply a defection to the APC.",
  "summary": "Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s spokesman dismisses APC defection rumours, stating Adeleke will work with the Federal Government for progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-wont-join-apc-will-work-with-fg-campaign-spokesman/",
  "key_points": [
    "Pelumi Olajengbesi denies defection rumors.",
    "Meeting with President Bola Tinubu was a courtesy call.",
    "Adeleke remains a member of his political party."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Adeleke won’t join APC, will work with FG — Campaign spokesman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/adeleke-wont-join-apc-will-work-with-fg-campaign-spokesman-2401832",
        "published": "2026-08-21T16:26:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}