{
  "id": 3545897,
  "title": "2027: We’re competing against thieves – Atiku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/2027-were-competing-against-thieves-atiku",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T16:32:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/2027-were-competing-against-thieves-atiku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atiku Abubakar, the 2027 African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has declared that his party is pitted against \"thieves\" in the upcoming election. In a recent video shared on his X account, Atiku accused the incumbent government of stealing both the election and Nigeria's economy, stating, \"We are competing with thieves. They stole the election. Now they have stolen the economy. They have stolen everything.\"\n\nThe former Vice President reiterated his commitment to reinstating the fuel subsidy if elected, arguing that the removal of the subsidy had exacerbated poverty among Nigerians. Atiku emphasized that the government's responsibility is to safeguard the welfare of its citizens, particularly during times of economic hardship.\n\nHe also highlighted the detrimental impact of rising fuel prices on transport and food costs, which have placed a heavier burden on households. To address these issues, Atiku pledged to support local production, foster business growth, and make wages more valuable for Nigerians.\n\nIn his bid for the presidency, Atiku reiterated his commitment to improving both economic and physical security for the nation.",
  "summary": "The 2027 African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says the party is competing in the election against those he described as ‘thieves.’ In a video shared on his X handle on Wednesday, Atiku accused those in power of stealing the election and the country’s economy. “We are competing with thieves. They stole the election. […] 2027: We’re competing against thieves –…",
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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."
}