{
  "id": 6631672,
  "title": "2027: Kwankwaso urges Atiku to quit presidential race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/2027-kwankwaso-urges-atiku-to-quit-presidential-race-6631672",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T20:04:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-kwankwaso-urges-atiku-to-quit-presidential-race/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso has called on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, suggesting he focus on his traditional duties as Wazirin of Adamawa instead. Kwankwaso cited Atiku's advanced age and health concerns as the primary reasons for his appeal, urging ADC supporters to persuade him to step aside. In April, Atiku indicated the 2027 election could be his last, citing similar health and age-related factors. Atiku has previously run for president in 2007, 2011, 2019, and 2023, all of which resulted in defeat. He is known for advocating economic liberalization, private sector growth, and political restructuring.",
  "summary": "Rabiu Kwankwaso has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, citing his age, health, and past attempts. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwankwaso-urges-atiku-to-quit-presidential-race/",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "‘We’ll care for you’, Kwankwaso asks Atiku to retire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/well-care-for-you-kwankwaso-asks-atiku-to-retire",
        "published": "2026-09-10T16:05:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Quit presidential race, back us – Kwankwaso tells Atiku",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/2027-quit-presidential-race-back-us-kwankwaso-tells-atiku",
        "published": "2026-09-10T19:05:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Kwankwaso urges Atiku to quit presidential race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/2027-kwankwaso-urges-atiku-to-quit-presidential-race",
        "published": "2026-09-10T19:42:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}