Tinubu launches Nigeria re-election campaign

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu launched his re-election campaign in Kaduna ahead of the January election. He defended his economic reforms despite a severe cost-of-living crisis.

Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu attends a panel discussion during the Africa CEO forum under the theme “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership,” at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Jean Bizimana/File Photo

President Bola Tinubu launched his campaign for a second term in Nigeria's northern city of Kaduna on Saturday, urging voters to back painful economic reforms ahead of the upcoming election. The incumbent faces a competitive race on January 16, 2027, dominated by economic pressures and ongoing security challenges. Tinubu's administration is banking on structural overhauls despite widespread discontent over soaring living costs.

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