Campaign rallies in Nigeria are ending as the country heads into the most heavily contested presidential elections. The elections are set to take place on the 25th of February.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seen as the favourite to take over from Buhari, held his last rally in Lagos, a state that he has been the governor of for the past eight years. The rally was held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. Bola is contesting for the presidency of the All Progressives Congress party, which is the ruling party.AU is keeping a close tab on the elections
Outgoing president Buhari spoke at the rally, encouraging citizens to vote for Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling party. I am calling on all of you to vote for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu," Buhari said. "He is reliable, and I trust he will build on our achievements."
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to remove oil subsidies repayment that is tanking the country's economy, which was once the giant of africa. "I will give Nigerians the hope to renew their faith in their country and will sustain their hope," he said. "Those who look helpless today will be helpful in this country."
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Another worthy contestant is 75-year-old Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party. Atiku once served as the vice president of Nigeria. Former governors of Anambra and Kano states and candidates from smaller opposition parties, Peter Obi, 61, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, 66, are also among the frontrunners in the 18-candidate presidential race.
Multiple polls have projected Obi as the likely winner, despite the fact that his Labour Party appears to lack nationwide appeal. Peter obi has inspired youths by promising to focus on accountability.
Kenya's former president, uhuru kenya has been appointed by the African Union to be in charge of a team that will observe Nigeria's presidential election
