Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has unveiled his re-election manifesto, promising 6% annual economic growth by 2031, 78,000 additional security personnel, and 200,000 affordable homes as he seeks another term in office. The pitch seeks to convert macroeconomic stabilization into household relief before the January 2027 vote. The proposals come amid persistent public dissatisfaction with reforms introduced under Tinubu’s administration, particularly fuel subsidy removal, which contributed to soaring living costs. Although inflation fell to 14% in September 2026 from 34% in 2024, household pressures remain substantial. But despite public grievance over the cost of living, Tinubu’s incumbency and a divided opposition give him leverage.
