OPENING OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN IN NIGERIA: Bola Tinubu's mixed record put to the ballot box test
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OPENING OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN IN NIGERIA: Bola Tinubu's mixed record put to the test at the ballot box (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The campaign for Nigeria's presidential and legislative elections, scheduled for January 16, officially opened on August 19. Incumbent Bola Tinubu is seeking a second term against many challengers, in a difficult security context.
Starting line of the presidential campaign in Nigeria on 19 August: Is it still "Emi Locan" for Bola Tinubu? (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The campaign for Nigeria's January 2027 presidential election opened on 19 August 2026. Incumbent Bola Tinubu (APC) faces challengers including Atiku Abubakar (ADC) and Peter Obi, amid high living costs, insecurity and the removal of fuel subsidies.
OPENING OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN IN NIGERIA: Bola Tinubu's mixed record put to the ballot box test (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The campaign for Nigeria's presidential and legislative elections, scheduled for 16 January, began on 19 August. Incumbent Bola Tinubu's mixed record will be tested against 19 candidates in a difficult security context.
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