Nigeria: Bola Tinubu launches re-election campaign amid economic crisis

Bola Tinubu launched his campaign for a second term at an APC rally in Kaduna, northern Nigeria. He called for his political programme to continue, invoking prosperity, continuity, progress and development. Public Works Minister David Umahi defended the government’s infrastructure record, while Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani cited security gains on the road between Kaduna and Birnin Gwari. The campaign begins amid economic hardship and public dissatisfaction with government policy; Tinubu blamed his political opponents for part of the responsibility.