Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu has been endorsed by his party to run for a second and final term at the next election, due in early 2027.
The endorsement was announced during a summit in Abuja, coinciding with the second anniversary of his presidency. Tinubu, who won the 2023 election despite legal challenges from opponents, has implemented reforms such as removing the petrol subsidy and liberalising the exchange rate—moves that the government says have revived the economy.
These policies have attracted support from credit rating agencies, foreign investors, and the International Monetary Fund, even as they fuel a severe cost-of-living crisis.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) declared Tinubu its sole presidential candidate, with party chairman Abdullahi Ganduje affirming the decision on behalf of the National Working Committee. Cabinet ministers also used the summit to highlight their achievements.
Despite criticism over persistent insecurity and economic strain, the opposition remains too fragmented to pose a serious threat. High-profile defections from opposition parties to the APC have further weakened resistance, with Tinubu expecting more defections ahead of the 2027 vote. Nigeria’s constitution permits presidents to serve a maximum of two four-year terms.
