{
  "id": 6220071,
  "title": "Peter Obi to Baba-Ahmed: I Can Transform, Bring Honour to Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/peter-obi-to-baba-ahmed-i-can-transform-bring-honour-to-nigeria",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T02:27:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/08/peter-obi-to-baba-ahmed-i-can-transform-bring-honour-to-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has dismissed his former running mate, Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed's claim that none of the presidential contenders are capable of transforming Nigeria. Obi, who is currently opening the campaign office of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governor, Seyi Makinde, believes his Anambra state record proves his ability to bring honor and respect to the country. Speaking to Arise News, Obi stated that his administration would focus on national unity, security, justice, law and order, anti-corruption, and investments in key sectors to improve the lives of Nigerians. He emphasized that he would prioritize national unity, security, healthcare, education, poverty reduction, and anti-corruption measures. POMR, a support group for Obi, echoed these sentiments, reaffirming Obi's capacity to govern effectively given his demonstrated achievements in Anambra.",
  "summary": "• Support group says his Anambra record proves Obi’s capacity •NDC presidential candidate declares Makinde qualified to rule Nigeria •Oyo governor opens presidential campaign office •Vows to reset Nigeria Chuks",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}