{
  "id": 614886,
  "title": "2027: Obi, Kwankwaso camps deny campaign council rift",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/2027-obi-kwankwaso-camps-deny-campaign-council-rift-614886",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T00:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-obi-kwankwaso-camps-deny-campaign-council-rift/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The camps of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, have denied reports of a rift within their party over the composition of the proposed 2027 presidential campaign council. Sources within both camps confirmed to The PUNCH that tension is growing due to consultations by party leadership and the presidential candidate regarding the selection of members for the council. However, both camp spokespersons described the claims as mere speculation, asserting that there is no power struggle or infighting over the formation of the council. They noted that ongoing consultations are being conducted by the party, the presidential candidates, and other stakeholders to ensure a strong and reliable campaign team.",
  "summary": "Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso’s camps deny reports of a power struggle over the 2027 presidential campaign council, dismissing claims of infighting. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-obi-kwankwaso-camps-deny-campaign-council-rift/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Obi, Kwankwaso camps deny campaign council rift",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/2027-obi-kwankwaso-camps-deny-campaign-council-rift",
        "published": "2026-08-12T00:06:52.000Z"
      }
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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."
}