{
  "id": 2446957,
  "title": "Visit to Tinubu: Adeleke not planning to join APC, says Campaign spokesman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/visit-to-tinubu-adeleke-not-planning-to-join-apc-says-campaign",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T21:59:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/visit-to-tinubu-adeleke-not-planning-to-join-apc-says-campaign-spokesman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a visit to the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State clarified that he does not intend to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Pelumi Olajengbesi, the Campaign Spokesman for Adeleke, addressed this during a press conference in Abuja. Olajengbesi stated that the visit was a customary one and should not be misconstrued as any indication of Adeleke's plans to defect to APC. He described the meeting as a respectful gesture, highlighting the President's role in fostering a conducive environment for the successful conduct of the Osun State governorship election. Olajengbesi further emphasized that Adeleke's visit aimed to amplify the aspirations of the people of Osun State. The discussions between Adeleke and Tinubu primarily revolved around strengthening democratic institutions and preventing their manipulation by political actors. The Governor reiterated that the essence of the visit was not about his potential affiliation with APC. COPA, a coalition of public-interest lawyers and advocates, has also issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the police authorities. This ultimatum demands action against alleged incitement and killings during the Osun State governorship election. COPA Coordinator, Ajibola Bello, stressed that the issue transcends political parties, election results, and individual interests, emphasizing concerns over the sanctity of human life, electoral system integrity, and accountability. Despite the election having concluded, Bello urged authorities to uphold justice and apprehend those responsible for the criminal acts.",
  "summary": "Following the visit of the Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the spokesperson for the Ademola Adeleke Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has disclosed that the Governor is not planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, Olajengbesi said Adeleke’s meeting with President Tinubu was […]",
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  "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."
}