• In picture: President Bola Tinubu; Atiku Abubakar; Peter Obi
Beyond the political contest between Tinubu, Atiku and Obi, the 2027 presidential election presents an opportunity to interrogate the economic programmes of the competing parties.
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector needs more than campaign promises about industrialisation.
Manufacturers need reliable electricity, affordable credit, accessible foreign exchange, competitive taxation, functional transportation infrastructure and policies that protect domestic production without discouraging investment.
The parties must explain how they intend to address these challenges and provide measurable timelines for implementation.
The APC must demonstrate how its existing economic reforms will translate into lower production costs, stronger purchasing power and improved industrial capacity.
The ADC must explain how its proposed structural reforms and living-wage policy will be financed and implemented without creating additional economic difficulties.
The NDC must provide details of how its production-driven economy will be financed, how its proposed power expansion will be achieved and how domestic manufacturers will gain access to affordable financing.
