{
  "id": 3408441,
  "title": "Goje shuts down defection rumours, reaffirms commitment to APC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/goje-shuts-down-defection-rumours-reaffirms-commitment-to-apc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T02:34:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/goje-shuts-down-defection-rumours-reaffirms-commitment-to-apc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Gombe State Governor and Senator Danjuma Goje has dismissed rumors of his defection, reaffirming his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The statement came during an appearance on the BBC Hausa programme \"Shirin Hantsi.\" Goje emphasized his continued membership in the party and his dedication to its success leading up to the 2027 general elections. The speculation surrounding his political future intensified following the announcement of DCP Mohammed Ahmadu (rtd) as the APC candidate for Gombe Central. Moreover, thousands of Goje's supporters had gathered at his residence to express their loyalty and discuss their future political actions. However, the former governor clarified during the interview that he had not defected to any other political party. As a founding member of the APC, he remains a loyal party member. Given his extensive service and past positions, Goje argued that changing parties at his current stage in life would be inappropriate. However, he acknowledged that the situation would be different if he were running for a higher political position.",
  "summary": "A former Gombe State Governor and Senator representing Gombe Central, Senator Danjuma Goje, has reaffirmed his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he remains a member of the party and will support its success ahead of the 2027 general elections. Goje made the declaration while featuring on the BBC Hausa programme “Shirin […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ex-Gombe governor Goje debunks defection rumour, reaffirms APC membership",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ex-gombe-governor-goje-debunks-defection-rumour-reaffirms-apc",
        "published": "2026-08-24T17:04:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "‘I remain in APC’, Goje shuts down defection rumour",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/i-remain-in-apc-goje-shuts-down-defection-rumour",
        "published": "2026-08-24T21:06:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}