{
  "id": 5369572,
  "title": "2027: ‘Deal with anyone who speaks against Gov Idris’ — Kebbi LG chairman tells supporters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/2027-deal-with-anyone-who-speaks-against-gov-idris-kebbi-lg-chairman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T17:08:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/03/2027-deal-with-anyone-who-speaks-against-gov-idris-kebbi-lg-chairman-tells-supporters/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alhaji Atiku Ahmad Mandiya, the Chairman of Gwandu Local Government Area in Kebbi State, has instructed his supporters to confront anyone criticizing Governor Nasir Idris before the 2027 general elections, according to a video obtained by DAILY POST. The Gwandu LG chairman's directive was delivered during a political meeting in Kebbi State, where he spoke in Hausa to his supporters. In addition to calling for vigilance against potential opposition, Mandiya urged All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters to assign at least one individual to each polling station to safeguard the party's interests during the elections. \"Anybody who comes to say anything against Governor Idris should be dealt with,\" Mandiya stated, adding that he would intervene if such an individual were arrested. These comments have sparked concerns about intimidation and violence as political parties ramp up preparations and mobilization for the upcoming 2027 elections.",
  "summary": "The Chairman of Gwandu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Atiku Ahmad Mandiya, has told his supporters to “deal with” anyone who speaks against Governor Nasir Idris ahead of the 2027 general elections. A video obtained by DAILY POST on Thursday showed Mandiya issuing the directive while addressing his supporters in Hausa at a […] 2027: ‘Deal with anyone who speaks against Gov Idris’ —…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mandiya urged APC supporters to assign one person per polling station for election security.",
    "Comments have raised concerns about potential intimidation and violence ahead of 2027 polls."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: ADC calls for probe into alleged threats against voters by Kebbi LG chairman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/2027-adc-calls-for-probe-into-alleged-threats-against-voters-by-kebbi",
        "published": "2026-09-03T18:25:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}