{
  "id": 2791181,
  "title": "‘It contains former sinners’ – APC chieftain Ojudu criticises Tinubu’s campaign council list",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/it-contains-former-sinners-apc-chieftain-ojudu-criticises-tinubus",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:38:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/it-contains-former-sinners-apc-chieftain-ojudu-criticises-tinubus-campaign-council-list/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Babafemi Ojudu, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed his dissatisfaction with the recently announced roster of individuals selected to serve on the party's presidential campaign council for the 2027 election. The announcement, which detailed a list of 108 members, has sparked a wave of debate and criticism among Nigerians. Ojudu's comments, made available through his official Facebook page, suggest that he has serious reservations regarding the composition of the council.\n\nOjudu's primary point of contention is the inclusion of what he describes as \"former sinners\" among the council members. In his perspective, the list comprises a diverse array of individuals, ranging from those who are seen as morally upright (\"saints\") to those who have had to undergo reform (\"reformers\"), and even those whose moral standing is still under scrutiny (\"those still awaiting reform\"). Ojudu goes on to note that the presence of controversial figures in the council could undermine the campaign's appeal to the general populace, who may view it as an exercise in appeasement rather than a genuine effort to represent the best interests of the electorate.\n\nThe APC's unveiling of the campaign council has, therefore, become a focal point of political discourse, with Ojudu's criticisms adding another layer of scrutiny. His remarks prompt questions about the standards and criteria used to select the members of the campaign council, and what message such choices send to the Nigerian electorate.",
  "summary": "A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Babafemi Ojudu, has criticised the recently released list of members of the party’s presidential campaign council. DAILY POST reports that the APC on Saturday unveiled a 108-member campaign council ahead of the 2027 presidential election. However, the list has generated controversy, with some Nigerians questioning the inclusion […] ‘It contains…",
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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."
}