Tinubu declares second-term bid, alleges political plot amid security challenges

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his intention to seek re-election, dismissing what he describes as coordinated attempts by political adversaries to force him out of office. He accused unnamed rivals, including former allies, of exploiting Nigeria's security situation to weaken his administration. His remarks come amid a heightened political climate as stakeholders begin positioning ahead of the next general elections.