Nigeria's president launches re-election manifesto but can he regain voters' trust?
Summary
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched a re-election manifesto ahead of the January 2027 general election, promising economic growth, more security personnel and affordable housing. His campaign seeks to rebuild public trust after reforms, including ending fuel subsidies, contributed to higher living costs, though inflation has since fallen from its 2024 peak.Key Facts
- Tinubu’s party, the All Progressives Congress, launched the manifesto on 10 November.
- The plan targets 6% annual economic growth by 2031, 78,000 additional security personnel and 200,000 affordable homes.
- Nigeria is due to hold a general election in January 2027.
- Peter Obi and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar are among Tinubu’s main challengers.
- An ICIR analysis found that imported rice prices rose 184% between May 2023 and October 2025.
- Nigeria’s headline inflation was 14% in September 2026, down from a peak of 34% in 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
- The government announced a 125 billion naira support package for small businesses, including grants and loans.
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