Nigeria began presidential campaign activity on Wednesday for an election scheduled in January, with incumbent President Bola Tinubu seeking reelection. The race is set against worsening economic and security crises that have fueled voter anger toward Tinubu’s government, while the opposition is described as fractured.
WHO:Nigeria
WHAT:Nigeria kicked off presidential campaigns for the January election, with incumbent President Bola Tinubu seeking reelection amid a fractured opposition.
WHEN:Aug 19, 2026
WHERE:Nigeria
WHY:The campaigns were launched as part of the scheduled presidential election process.
