{
  "id": 6660310,
  "title": "Kwankwaso asks Atiku to quit 2027 race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/kwankwaso-asks-atiku-to-quit-2027-race",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T23:32:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-asks-atiku-to-quit-2027-race/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice presidential nominee for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has urged his presidential counterpart, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. During a meeting with members of the Fulani Farmers Association in Abuja, Kwankwaso suggested that Atiku should concentrate on his duties as a traditional leader. He also pointed out Atiku's age and health as reasons for his request, urging ADC supporters to persuade him to withdraw from the presidential contest. Kwankwaso said, \"Go to the Wazirin of Adamawa's house and tell him in Fulani that he needs to focus on his traditional title of Wazirin, given his age and health.\" The appeal was made in the context of efforts to unite opposition candidates against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. In April, Atiku stated that the 2027 presidential election could be his last, citing his age and the importance of the contest. Atiku has run for president four times before, losing each time in 2007, 2011, 2019, and 2023. He is known for advocating restructuring, economic liberalization, and private sector-led growth.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress vice presidential candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has urged African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. Kwankwaso made the call while receiving members of the Fulani Farmers Association, who paid him a visit at his Abuja residence. He said Atiku should instead Read More:…",
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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."
}