Fractured Opposition Battles Nigeria's Tinubu as Presidential Campaigns Begin
Analysts say the split opposition and defections by 31 of 36 state governors could help Tinubu retain power despite voter anger over inflation and insecurity.
- Nigeria kicked off presidential campaigns on Wednesday for the January 16 election, with incumbent Nigerian President Bola Tinubu seeking reelection against a fractured opposition field.
- Economic reforms including fuel subsidy removal caused inflation to spike up to 34 percent, while security crises like armed banditry have intensified since 2024, according to ACLED analyst Ladd Serwat.
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former governor Peter Obi lead the opposition, yet their failure to unite helps Tinubu, whose All Progressives Congress controls 31 of Nigeria's 36 state governorships.
- Voters expressed widespread dissatisfaction with inflation and insecurity. "Nigeria is not safe-- terrorists, kidnappers, bandits everywhere," said Abuja street vendor Becky Alegbe.
- Analysts predict a three-man race for the January 16 poll, which serves as a 2023 rematch. More than 60 percent of Nigerians live below the poverty line, complicating the electoral landscape.
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Mascots kick off campaign for Tinubu in Abuja
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Fractured opposition battles Nigeria’s Tinubu as presidential campaigns begin - Regional Media News
Nigeria on Wednesday kicked off campaigns for the presidential election scheduled in January, with incumbent President Bola Tinubu seeking reelection against a fractured opposition. Africa's most populous country will hold the election against a backdrop of worsening economic and security crises that have caused anger among voters against Tinubu's government. The presidential vote will be held Jan. 16 alongside parliamentary elections, while gub…
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Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race
Africa's most populous country is straining from years of economic turmoil and violence from armed groups -- though a divided opposition works in favour of Tinubu, seeking a second term. "The economy is the biggest issue. That's the one thing that cuts across different parts of the country and it continues to affect security and development concerns," said Afolabi Adekaiyaoja, author of Nigeria politics newsletter The Bellwether. Elected in 2023…
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Fractured opposition battles Nigeria’s Tinubu as presidential campaigns begin
Nigeria on Wednesday kicked off campaigns for the presidential election scheduled in January, with incumbent President Bola Tinubu seeking reelection against a fractured opposition.
Fractured opposition battles Nigeria's Tinubu as presidential cam
Nigeria on Wednesday kicked off campaigns for the presidential election scheduled in January, with incumbent President Bola Tinubu seeking reelection against a fractured opposition. Africa’s most populous country will hold the election against a backdrop of worsening economic and security crises that have caused anger among voters against Tinubu’s government. The presidential vote will be held Jan. 16 alongside parliamentary elections, while gub…
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