{
  "id": 2749374,
  "title": "Battle to stop Tinubu is battle of no retreat, no surrender – Melaye",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/battle-to-stop-tinubu-is-battle-of-no-retreat-no-surrender-melaye",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T07:56:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/battle-to-stop-tinubu-is-battle-of-no-retreat-no-surrender-melaye/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senate Dino Melaye, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kogi State, has vehemently criticized President Bola Tinubu's decision to chair the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Melaye argued that this unique arrangement of a presidential candidate also serving as campaign chairman is unprecedented and \"disgraceful,\" revealing a lack of confidence within the ruling party. He further accused the party of being \"jittery\" and \"afraid.\" Melaye expressed deep concern over the composition and structure of the campaign council, alleging duplication of committees and positions. He also questioned the appointment of Zacch Adedeji, former chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), to a fundraising role within Tinubu's campaign team, citing potential conflicts of interest due to his public role as NRS deputy director. Melaye plans to challenge this appointment in court, asserting that public officials must adhere to the Public Service Rules. He declared an unwavering commitment to opposing Tinubu's re-election, vowing \"no retreat, no surrender\" in this battle. Melaye denounced the move as a \"big shame\" and \"disgrace,\" as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 presidential election.",
  "summary": "Senator Dino Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kogi State, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to serve as chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Melaye insisted that the campaign to prevent Tinubu’s re-election must continue with renewed determination despite his many strategies. […] Battle to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Senate Dino Melaye criticizes Tinubu's decision to chair APC campaign council.",
    "Melaye calls it unprecedented and disgraceful, revealing party's lack of confidence.",
    "Melaye vows \"no retreat, no surrender\" in opposing Tinubu's re-election."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Melaye heads to court as Tinubu appoints head of Nigeria revenue as campaign fund raiser",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/melaye-heads-to-court-as-tinubu-appoints-head-of-nigeria-revenue-as",
        "published": "2026-08-23T06:33:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}