{
  "id": 3231765,
  "title": "NRRM Condemns Modu Sheriff’s Appointment to Tinubu Campaign Council",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/nrrm-condemns-modu-sheriffs-appointment-to-tinubu-campaign-council",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T09:22:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/25/nrrm-condemns-modu-sheriffs-appointment-to-tinubu-campaign-council/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Rescue & Renewal Movement (NRRM) has expressed strong disapproval of the Nigerian All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, which includes former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. The decision to appoint Sheriff as the Zonal Campaign Coordinator for the North-East has prompted the NRRM to raise concerns about his suitability for such a position due to his historical association with Boko Haram. The controversy dates back several years, with allegations of a possible connection between Sheriff and the insurgency. Despite repeatedly denying any involvement, the former governor has always maintained his innocence, stating that the allegations are unfounded. NRRM's National President, Comrade Aliyu Adam Usman, emphasized that the group is not asserting any established facts or criminal convictions, but rather demanding increased scrutiny and accountability in the selection of political leaders for sensitive regions. The organization argues that political parties should consider not only electoral strategies but also public confidence, historical controversies, and the well-being of communities when appointing campaign leaders. NRRM believes the North-East region, which has been severely impacted by the insurgency, requires political leadership capable of rebuilding trust and addressing the long-term consequences of insecurity. As the 2027 election approaches, NRRM promises to continue monitoring political appointments and campaign structures, urging Nigerians to demand transparency and accountability from all political parties and their candidates. The organization stresses that the allegations against Sheriff are historical and that they should not be treated as established facts or evidence of a criminal conviction.",
  "summary": "Bro Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja The Nigeria Rescue & Renewal Movement (NRRM) has condemned the inclusion of former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, in the All Progressives Congress",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "NRRM Condemns Modu Sheriff’s Appointment to Tinubu Campaign Council",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nrrm-condemns-modu-sheriffs-appointment-to-tinubu-campaign-council",
        "published": "2026-08-24T11:48:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}