Nigeria's Tinubu Launches Reelection Campaign Amid Economic and Security Challenges
Incumbent president targets second term in January 2027 election, defends economic record
President Bola Tinubu formally launched his campaign for a second term on Saturday in Kaduna, Nigeria, setting the stage for a January 2027 election that is expected to be dominated by the country's worsening cost-of-living crisis and persistent security threats.