{
  "id": 2649194,
  "title": "Kogi LG APC chairman dies after reconciliation meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/kogi-lg-apc-chairman-dies-after-reconciliation-meeting-2649194",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T21:16:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/kogi-lg-apc-chairman-dies-after-reconciliation-meeting/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Aliyu Ezzu, announced the passing of local government party chairman Oyewole Solomon following a reconciliation meeting in Ijumu. Solomon collapsed during the gathering in Iyara, the capital of Ijumu Local Government Area, on Friday. Kogi APC Chairman Ezzu expressed deep sorrow over the loss, praising Solomon as a dedicated party member who helped foster unity within the party. The exact cause of Solomon's death remains unconfirmed. Solomon's death came after a previous meeting, where disagreements over local government leadership led to his departure and a walkout by some officials. The APC in Ijumu has also mourned the loss of Solomon, describing his death as sudden and devastating.",
  "summary": "Kogi APC chairman, Oyewole Solomon, dies after slumping at a reconciliation meeting in Ijumu LGA. Learn more about the sudden death of the party leader. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-lg-apc-chairman-dies-after-reconciliation-meeting/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Kogi LG APC chairman dies after reconciliation meeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/kogi-lg-apc-chairman-dies-after-reconciliation-meeting",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:12:05.000Z"
      }
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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."
}