NIGERIA
Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari sets stage for re-election bid
Abuja — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday made his final Independence Day address to the nation before elections in 2019, effectively setting out his government’s manifesto as he seeks a second term. The 75-year-old former military ruler is the only candidate in the running for the presidential ticket of his governing All Progressives Congress (APC) party. The APC national convention is expected to endorse him this weekend at the same time as the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party picks its challenger. October 1, a public holiday in Nigeria that commemorates the day in 1960 when it won independence from Britain, traditionally sees presidents take stock. But with candidates and parties jockeying for position at primaries, the head of state’s message has added significance.
Buhari came to power in 2015 on a pledge to defeat Boko Haram insurgents, take tougher action on corruption and improve the economy. He vowed to "work tirelessly to promote, protect and pres...
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