{
  "id": 2592788,
  "title": "2027: Drama as APC’s Hunye unveils running mate for Ogun guber poll",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/2027-drama-as-apcs-hunye-unveils-running-mate-for-ogun-guber-poll",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T14:34:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/2027-drama-as-apcs-hunye-unveils-running-mate-for-ogun-guber-poll/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abayomi Hunye, a former governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress in Ogun State, has denied claims that he has stepped aside from the 2027 race, stating he remains in contention. The Ogun West Senatorial District native made the announcement during a press conference in Abeokuta, attended by numerous party supporters. Hunye also introduced his running mate for the election, Abayomi Odunowo, who will serve as the deputy governor. This announcement comes amid controversy surrounding Hunye's initial withdrawal from the race, which was later disputed. Hunye obtained the APC governorship nomination form despite the party's consensus arrangement with the party's leadership in the state. This move was in contrast to the recent selection of Solomon Adeola, a senator representing Ogun West, as the consensus APC governorship candidate. Hunye's decision to step away from the race was met with outrage, and he subsequently filed a lawsuit against the party and Adeola, claiming irregularities and disenfranchisement in the primary election. However, Hunye clarified during the press conference that he is still in the race and intends to participate in the campaign phase of the election, as required by the amended Electoral Act.",
  "summary": "A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Ogun State, Abayomi Hunye, has dismissed claims that he stepped down, saying he remains in the race for 2027. Hunye, who hails from Ogun West Senatorial District, spoke on Saturday at a press conference held in Abeokuta. Speaking at the gathering which had hundreds of party […] 2027: Drama as APC’s Hunye unveils running mate…",
  "key_points": [
    "Abayomi Hunye, former APC aspirant, denies stepping aside from 2027 Ogun governor race",
    "Introduces running mate Abayomi Odunowo for deputy governor position",
    "Announced amid controversy over Hunye's initial withdrawal and lawsuit"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}