President Bola Tinubu has officially opened his campaign for a second term ahead of Nigeria’s general election in January 2027, seeking re-election as millions of Nigerians continue to face a deepening cost-of-living crisis.
The campaign is expected to focus on economic recovery and the country’s persistent security problems. Since assuming office in 2023, Tinubu has faced widespread criticism after ending a decades-old fuel subsidy, a decision that contributed to a sharp rise in inflation nationwide.
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Tinubu’s leading opponents include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former State Governor Peter Obi. In the 2023 presidential vote, Tinubu won just under 36.6% of the valid ballots, while Abubakar received 29% and Obi secured 25.4%.
