{
  "id": 9140383,
  "title": "Don’t put Ogun on fire – IPAC warns politicians as Yayi visits secretariat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/dont-put-ogun-on-fire-ipac-warns-politicians-as-yayi-visits",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T12:32:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/22/dont-put-ogun-on-fire-ipac-warns-politicians-as-yayi-visits-secretariat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ogun State has issued a stern warning to political actors, urging them to refrain from campaigning that could escalate into violence before the 2027 general elections. The warning came during a visit by Senator Olamilekan Adeola, also known as Yayi, to the council's secretariat in Abeokuta. IPAC Chairman and APM chairman, Comrade Abayomi Sanyaolu, expressed his concern over divisive rhetoric and made it clear that the council would not tolerate any politician who incites unrest in the state. Sanyaolu emphasized that the IPAC, which comprises 22 registered political parties, would not stand idly by if Ogun State were to descend into chaos. He cited the sight of candidates from different parties hugging and laughing with incumbent and former governors while their supporters clashed outside as a stark reminder of the dangers of political division. Sanyaolu urged candidates to concentrate on presenting their ideas and plans for the state, rather than resorting to personal attacks. He firmly stated that leadership is about service, not dominance, and warned aspiring governors to present themselves as servants to the people instead of aspiring to become emperors. In response, Senator Adeola clarified that his entry into politics was driven by a desire to serve the people rather than enrich himself. He urged politicians to communicate their intended actions to the public instead of targeting their opponents. Adeola, with over 23 years of legislative experience, refuted allegations questioning his origin, asserting that his roots are in Ogun State and his records are transparent. He dismissed attempts to blackmail him, stating that he refuses to bow down to such pressure and that it is merely politics and desperation for power. He urged residents to interrogate all gubernatorial candidates about their plans and to share ideas that could improve Ogun State.",
  "summary": "The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Ogun State has warned political actors to avoid campaigns capable of causing crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections. The IPAC chairman in the state, who is also the chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Comrade Abayomi Sanyaolu, gave the warning on Monday when Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as […] Don’t put Ogun on fire – IPAC…",
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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."
}