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

https://mins.news/en/video/26304

- France 24 English, 2026-08-19 14:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5coQq_Ap0I

> Nigeria launched campaigning on Wednesday for its presidential election scheduled for January. Incumbent Bola Tinubu is seeking reelection against a divided opposition, as worsening economic and security crises fuel voter anger toward his government.

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