{
  "id": 2784669,
  "title": "2027: 500 Islamic scholars endorse Tinubu, presidential aide claims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/2027-500-islamic-scholars-endorse-tinubu-presidential-aide-claims-2784669",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:20:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-500-islamic-scholars-endorse-tinubu-presidential-aide-claims/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu's Special Adviser on Political and Other Matters, Ibrahim Masari, announced that approximately 500 Islamic scholars and religious leaders endorsed him for re-election in 2027. Masari made this announcement during a statement released on Saturday at the Northern Muslim Intellectual Forum held in Dutse, Jigawa State. The forum, attended by scholars, intellectuals, religious leaders, and stakeholders from 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, discussed various challenges facing the region. Political and social stability were highlighted as key priorities for the region's future.",
  "summary": "President Tinubu’s aide claims 500 Islamic scholars endorsed him for re-election in 2027. com/2027-500-islamic-scholars-endorse-tinubu-presidential-aide-claims/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: 500 Islamic scholars endorse Tinubu, presidential aide claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/2027-500-islamic-scholars-endorse-tinubu-presidential-aide-claims",
        "published": "2026-08-23T12:18:22.000Z"
      }
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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."
}