Tinubu Launches 2027 Campaign in Kaduna, Blames Rivals

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially commenced the All Progressives Congress's 2027 campaign in Kaduna on Saturday, October 24. During the rally, he shifted the blame for Nigeria's economic difficulties onto his political opponents, asserting that the current hardships stem from their previous governance.

Tinubu challenged his rivals, stating, "I hear my opponents talking about hunger and poverty. Who created it?

They did!" He aimed a message at younger Nigerians, promising that his re-election would lead to prosperity, declaring, "You will not regret it." His main challengers in the upcoming presidential election are Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress and Peter Obi of the National Democratic Congress, both of whom have made the worsening living conditions of Nigerians a focal point of their campaigns. The rally marks the beginning of a highly competitive election season, with the ruling party seeking to solidify its support ahead of the 2027 vote.