# Fractured opposition battles Nigeria’s Tinubu as presidential campaign begins

https://mins.news/en/item/26293

- France 24, 2026-08-19 14:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260819-fractured-opposition-battles-nigeria-s-tinubu-as-presidential-campaign-begins

> Nigeria launched campaigns on Wednesday for its presidential election scheduled for January. Incumbent President Bola Tinubu is seeking re-election against a fractured opposition, amid worsening economic and security crises that have fueled voter anger at his government.

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