This news article reports on the upcoming Nigerian presidential election, which is scheduled for 25 February. Peter Obi, a 61-year-old former governor of Anambra State and PDP vice-presidential candidate, is one of the candidates in the race. Obi has gained popularity in the last two years, especially on social networks, and he is currently in a very close race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, who is stepping down after two terms in office. The election is scheduled to go ahead as planned, despite growing tensions around currency and fuel shortages.