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Presidential Race — Peter Obi vs Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Where they stand
NDC presidential candidate (running mate: Rabiu Kwankwaso) — production, prudence and accountability.
Background
65 yrsB.A., University of Nigeria, Nsukka; exec. programmes, LSE & Harvard
Manifesto
Campaigns to move Nigeria 'from consumption to production' — fiscal discipline, investment in human capital and accountable, frugal governance.
- Economy: Production-led growth and an end to wasteful public spending.
- Human Capital: Prioritise health, education and lifting citizens out of poverty.
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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