Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has announced his intention to run for a second term after a decisive victory in the ruling party's primaries. He garnered nearly 11 million votes, significantly outpacing his challenger, Stanley Osifo, who received only 16,500 votes. Tinubu's administration has been noted for implementing significant economic reforms, which have garnered positive attention from foreign investors.
- ▪Bola Tinubu will seek a second term in January 2027 after winning party primaries.
- ▪He received nearly 11 million votes compared to 16,500 for his challenger.
- ▪Tinubu has implemented bold reforms, including the removal of fuel and electricity subsidies.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 01:53:47 +0800 |
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Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary winSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu attends a panel discussion during the Africa CEO forum under the theme “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership,” at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Jean Bizimana/File PhotoPublished May 25, 2026, 01:53 AMUpdated May 25, 2026, 01:53 AMLAGOS, May 24 - Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu will seek a second and final four-year term in January after overwhelmingly defeating a little-known challenger in ruling party primaries, results showed on Sunday.• The ruling All Progressives Congress party held its presidential primaries on Saturday after a surprise candidate, Stanley…
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