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Presidential Race — Omoyele Sowore vs Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Where they stand
AAC presidential candidate — anti-corruption, social justice and a 'new Nigeria'.
Background
55 yrsB.A., University of Lagos; M.A., Columbia University
Manifesto
Founder of Sahara Reporters and the AAC, running on a left-of-centre platform of anti-corruption, social justice, mass job creation and security.
- Anti-Corruption: Root out graft and make public office accountable.
- Jobs & Justice: Mass employment, social investment and equal justice for all.
Where they stand
APC presidential candidate and incumbent — seeking re-election on the Renewed Hope agenda.
Background
Incumbent74 yrsB.Sc. Accounting, Chicago State University
Manifesto
Seeks re-election on the 'Renewed Hope' agenda — consolidating macro-economic reforms, improving food security and expanding national infrastructure.
- Economy: Stay the course on fiscal and foreign-exchange reform while easing the cost of living.
- Security & Infrastructure: Strengthen the security architecture and expand roads, rail and power.
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