{
  "id": 9775850,
  "title": "Why Atiku named El-Rufai in ADC campaign council — Dele Momodu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/why-atiku-named-el-rufai-in-adc-campaign-council-dele-momodu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T14:32:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/atiku-picked-el-rufai-to-honour-his-sacrifice-momodu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dele Momodu, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), provided insight into former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's decision to appoint former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as deputy chairman of the 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. Momodu, who serves as the ADC's Deputy Director-General of the Media and Communications Directorate, made these remarks on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. Atiku unveiled his campaign council on Thursday, naming Kashim Ibrahim-Imam as chairman and El-Rufai as deputy chairman. Momodu explained that El-Rufai's appointment was a way to honor his sacrifices, attributing it to the political nature of his struggles. Momodu also cited El-Rufai's decision to return to Nigeria despite the likelihood of arrest as a testament to his commitment to the country. He further argued that El-Rufai's arrest was unjust, as he willingly returned to face potential consequences. Momodu criticized the bail conditions imposed on El-Rufai, labeling them as excessive. He highlighted El-Rufai's political influence, asserting that he played a crucial role in the rise of President Bola Tinubu to power in 2023. Momodu emphasized that El-Rufai's inclusion in the campaign council reflects his political relevance and potential contributions to the opposition party's preparations for the 2027 general elections.",
  "summary": "ADC chieftain Dele Momodu explains that Atiku Abubakar appointed Nasir El-Rufai to his 2027 campaign council to honour the ex-governor’s sacrifices. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-picked-el-rufai-to-honour-his-sacrifice-momodu/",
  "key_points": [
    "Atiku Abubakar appointed Nasir El-Rufai as deputy chairman of ADC campaign council.",
    "Dele Momodu explained El-Rufai's appointment honors his sacrifices and political struggles.",
    "El-Rufai's arrest was unjust, bail conditions were excessive, per Momodu."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/el-rufais-influence-made-tinubu-nigerias-president-dele-momodu",
        "published": "2026-09-25T15:45:21.000Z"
      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/produce-judgment-convicting-atiku-adc-campaign-council-dares-apc",
        "published": "2026-09-25T17:16:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}