68 days to polls: Struggling Nigerians make 2027 demands

With 68 days until Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, people across the country are urging candidates to address hunger, poverty, insecurity, unemployment, inflation and worsening living conditions. They name affordability, security and reliable electricity among their top priorities. Bola Tinubu is seeking another term against contenders including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, Donald Duke, Omoyele Sowore and Adewole Adebayo. Respondents say their concerns are fundamentally about survival, dignity and a better future.