{
  "id": 6913720,
  "title": "2027: Imansuagbon Urges South To Back Atiku, Says Nigeria Needs Unifier",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/2027-imansuagbon-urges-south-to-back-atiku-says-nigeria-needs-unifier",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T11:30:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/12/2027-imansuagbon-urges-south-to-back-atiku-says-nigeria-needs-unifier/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenneth Imansuagbon, a member of the African Democratic Congress and former Edo governorship candidate, urged southern voters to back former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election. Imansuagbon argued that Atiku is the most suitable candidate to unify Nigeria and address disparities in governance, highlighting his ability to promote fairness in the distribution of power, economic opportunities, and appointments. He criticized perceived regional and ethnic considerations in leadership under President Bola Tinubu's administration, emphasizing the need for a leader who would rise above such concerns. Imansuagbon claimed that Atiku is better prepared for the presidency and has corrected the inequitable distribution of power and economic lopsidedness under Tinubu's administration. He also expressed concerns over infrastructural deficiencies and electricity supply, insisting that the next government should prioritize roads, power, and other critical infrastructure. Imansuagbon dismissed the idea of regional power rotation, stating that national development should be the priority. He urged Nigerians to elect a leader capable of tackling insecurity, creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and fostering national unity, emphasizing Atiku's consistency and genuine desire to serve the country.",
  "summary": "A stalwart of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Edo State governorship aspirant, Mr Kenneth Imansuagbon, has called on voters in the south to support the presidential ambition of",
  "key_points": [
    "Kenneth Imansuagbon urges southern voters to back Atiku Abubakar in 2027 election.",
    "Imansuagbon argues Atiku is best to unify Nigeria and address governance disparities.",
    "He criticizes regional considerations in leadership under Tinubu's administration."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}