Nigeria’s economic reforms face a crucial test as 2027 election approaches

The APC controls the federal government and has built one of Nigeria’s most extensive political networks, giving Tinubu an advantage in grassroots mobilisation.

Oyedele’s struggle captures the political dilemma facing President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria moves towards the 2027 presidential election: whether voters will judge his reforms by their long-term promises or by the immediate economic pain they have endured.“I will keep on voting; it is just so unfortunate that sometimes we vote and your vote doesn’t count because of one or two manipulations,” he said.