{
  "id": 789350,
  "title": "Osun election: Victory is sure for APC – Nentawe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/osun-election-victory-is-sure-for-apc-nentawe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T17:31:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/13/osun-election-victory-is-sure-for-apc-nentawe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yilwatda Nentawe, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is confident that his party will win the upcoming Osun State gubernatorial election on Saturday. He made this statement in a post on his X account on Thursday, following a large rally held in support of the party's gubernatorial candidate. The rally drew notable figures, including the Senate President representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Deputy Senate President, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, and multiple APC governors, showcasing the party's influence in the state. Nentawe believes the strong turnout from Osun's supporters indicates a readiness for \"a new chapter of progress, prosperity and purposeful governance.\" He added that an APC victory in Osun would strengthen the state's relationship with the Tinubu administration and increase federal attention and development prospects. He concluded by reiterating his belief that Osun's people are hopeful and determined for change, and that an APC government would position the state for a brighter future. Nentawe emphasized, \"This Saturday, let us translate this massive enthusiasm into votes and make history together. Osun is ready. APC is ready. Victory is sure!\"",
  "summary": "The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Yilwatda Nentawe, has expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Nentawe said this in a statement posted on his X handle on Thursday while reflecting on the party’s mega rally in support of its governorship candidate in the state. […] Osun election: Victory is sure for APC…",
  "key_points": [
    "APC Chairman Nentawe confident of Osun gubernatorial victory",
    "Large rally attended by high-ranking APC officials and governors",
    "APC victory would strengthen Tinubu administration ties"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Osun Election: APC candidate’s team spotted handing out N1000 notes to women [VIDEO]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/osun-election-apc-candidates-team-spotted-handing-out-n1000-notes-to",
        "published": "2026-08-13T16:36:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}