{
  "id": 7093315,
  "title": "2027: Sowore promises N500,000 wage, 24-hour electricity if elected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/2027-sowore-promises-n500-000-wage-24-hour-electricity-if-elected",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T10:48:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-sowore-promises-n500000-wage-24-hour-electricity-if-elected/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has pledged to offer a N500,000 monthly wage for workers, 24-hour electricity, free education, and the construction of one million public homes if elected president in the 2027 elections. Speaking to Independent, Sowore detailed his party's agenda for the upcoming elections, emphasizing the necessity of equal rights and justice. He criticized Nigeria's current wealth distribution, stating that the country's resources are being exploited by a few elite individuals. Sowore's proposal for a living minimum wage stems from the fact that Nigerians are currently receiving inadequate pay while those in political positions accumulate millions. The AAC candidate also vowed to provide universal access to education, eliminate the burden of advance rent payments, and reform healthcare to ensure it is a right rather than a privilege. Additionally, Sowore intends to industrialize Nigeria, enhance agricultural production, and reconstruct infrastructure. He further pledged to combat corruption, recover stolen public resources, and modernize security institutions. Sowore's party will finance its campaign without relying on wealthy individuals or political patrons, opting instead for a \"people-funded\" approach.",
  "summary": "AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has promised a N500,000 minimum wage, 24-hour electricity, and free education if elected president in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-sowore-promises-n500000-wage-24-hour-electricity-if-elected/",
  "key_points": [
    "Omoyele Sowore, AAC presidential candidate, promises N500,000 monthly wage for workers.",
    "Candidate pledges 24-hour electricity, free education, and 1 million public homes.",
    "Sowore criticizes wealth distribution, aims to industrialize Nigeria."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: I’ll introduce N500,000 minimum wage, ensure 24-hour electricity if elected – Sowore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/2027-ill-introduce-n500-000-minimum-wage-ensure-24-hour-electricity",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:17:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: Sowore promises N500,000 wage, 24-hour electricity if elected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/2027-sowore-promises-n500-000-wage-24-hour-electricity-if-elected-7099042",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:27:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "2027: I’ll introduce N500,000 minimum wage if elected – Sowore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/2027-ill-introduce-n500-000-minimum-wage-if-elected-sowore",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:46:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}