Tinubu eyes 56m Northern voters for 2027 re-election
President Bola Tinubu is launching his 2027 re-election campaign in Kaduna State, focusing on securing support from the 56 million registered voters in Northern Nigeria. Meanwhile, opposition leader Atiku Abubakar has criticized the electoral commission for failing to publish the voters' register.
Why it matters
The political maneuvering highlights the critical importance of the Northern voting bloc in Nigerian elections and ongoing tensions regarding electoral transparency.
Add us to your Preferred Sources Morning recap: Tinubu eyes 56m Northern voters, Atiku challenges INEC, other top stories News October 23, 2026 6:49 am President Bola Tinubu Photo: State House
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