{
  "id": 8952513,
  "title": "Adamawa APM gov candidate picks ex-NNPCL manager as running mate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/adamawa-apm-gov-candidate-picks-ex-nnpcl-manager-as-running-mate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:58:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/adamawa-apm-gov-candidate-picks-ex-nnpcl-manager-as-running-mate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has selected Safriel Glah, a retired senior executive from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), as the running mate for their gubernatorial candidate Abdulrahman Haske in the 2027 Adamawa state election. The party announced the choice during a media briefing in Abuja. Glah's selection aims to combine Haske's private-sector experience with her extensive public-sector and oil and gas industry experience. Haske emphasized that Glah's decision was based on competency, integrity, experience, and a proven record of service. He praised Glah's distinguished career, highlighting her excellence, discipline, professionalism, and selfless service. The APM's national chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, and the state chairman, Badejo Bello, both endorsed the Haske-Glah ticket, praising the combination of private-sector expertise and public-sector experience. Glah, a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, spent over 34 years in the oil and gas sector before retiring as General Manager and Head of Environment, Health, Safety, and Environment at NNPCL. She was recognized for her work in engineering, sustainability, leadership development, and community service. During her acceptance of the nomination, Glah expressed gratitude for the confidence shown in her and reaffirmed her commitment to the ticket and the people of Adamawa.",
  "summary": "The Allied Peoples Movement has unveiled Safriel Glah, a retired NNPCL manager, as the running mate to its Adamawa governorship candidate, Abdulrahman Hask Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-apm-gov-candidate-picks-ex-nnpcl-manager-as-running-mate/",
  "key_points": [
    "Safriel Glah selected as running mate for Abdulrahman Haske",
    "Glah has 34 years of experience in oil and gas sector",
    "APM chairmen endorse Haske-Glah ticket"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Adamawa 2027: APM Guber, Haske picks Safri Glah as running mate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/adamawa-2027-apm-guber-haske-picks-safri-glah-as-running-mate",
        "published": "2026-09-21T14:39:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Adamawa APM gov candidate picks ex-NNPCL manager as running mate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/adamawa-apm-gov-candidate-picks-ex-nnpcl-manager-as-running-mate-8953872",
        "published": "2026-09-21T16:06:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}