What Tinubu’s second‑term bid means for Nigeria

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:13:05 +0000

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has officially launched his bid for a second term, but the country is divided. While the ruling APC has expanded its political dominance, many Nigerians are grappling with soaring living costs, insecurity, and growing dissatisfaction with the pace of reforms. In this Africalink podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai, Director General of the Tinubu Support Group, and Ben Shemang, DW correspondent in Nigeria, to explore how Nigerians are reacting to Tinubu’s re‑election bid — and what this moment means for the country’s political future.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkpodcast