{
  "id": 3950101,
  "title": "2027: Do I look 80 – Atiku asks Nigerians, tackles age concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/2027-do-i-look-80-atiku-asks-nigerians-tackles-age-concerns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T11:16:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/28/2027-do-i-look-80-atiku-asks-nigerians-tackles-age-concerns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is addressing concerns about his age in the run-up to the 2027 election. Speaking to BBC Hausa, Atiku dismissed assertions that his age, projected to be nearly 80 by the 2027 vote, would hinder his ability to serve effectively. He compared his age to that of President Bola Tinubu, who is 80 years old, questioning the validity of age-based criticisms. Atiku also rejected allegations that he has become a stumbling block for opposition politicians, asserting that he had initiated a coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). While two major opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have since left the group, Atiku maintained that other opposition politicians remained committed to working together. The former vice president criticized the government's handling of the petrol subsidy removal, alleging misappropriation of funds intended for poverty reduction, education, security, and youth opportunities. If elected, Atiku vowed to reinstate the subsidy and demanded its proper utilization.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed concerns about his age ahead of the 2027 presidential election, challenging critics to say whether he looks like someone approaching 80. Atiku spoke in an interview with BBC Hausa published on Friday while responding to concerns that his age could affect his ability to provide effective […] 2027: Do I look…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Atiku dismisses age concerns, says ‘do I look 80?’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/2027-atiku-dismisses-age-concerns-says-do-i-look-80",
        "published": "2026-08-28T09:54:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}