{
  "id": 3415326,
  "title": "Akpabio: Tinubu Inherited Economy in Shambles, Nigeria Improving",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/akpabio-tinubu-inherited-economy-in-shambles-nigeria-improving",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T03:29:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/26/akpabio-tinubu-inherited-economy-in-shambles-nigeria-improving/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that President Bola Tinubu inherited a struggling economy but has since turned things around through innovative thinking and economic reengineering. The APC leadership plans to highlight these accomplishments during their 2027 campaign, with Akpabio confident that Tinubu will secure a second term. Despite the challenging economic climate, the current administration has made significant progress. Tinubu's administration has overcome critical issues such as states being unable to pay salaries and pensions, which have since been resolved. The President's leadership is recognized for its ability to introduce innovative solutions to Nigeria's developmental challenges. Akpabio also commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday, praising his leadership as a model of peace, unity, and national cohesion.",
  "summary": "• Says APC will showcase achievements during campaigns • Hails Sultan at 70, lauds his role in uniting the nation Sunday Aborisade in Abuja President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio,",
  "key_points": [
    "President Bola Tinubu inherited a struggling Nigerian economy.",
    "Tinubu's administration resolved issues like unpaid salaries and pensions.",
    "Akpabio praises Sultan of Sokoto's leadership as a model of peace and unity."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}