The significance of Muhammadu Buhari’s victory is underlined by the fact that this will be the first in the history of Nigeria’s electoral process when an incumbent president is defeated. It was no small feat that was achieved by some of the country’s most prominent political figures.

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu

The former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is considered a master political strategist who guided Buhari’s aspiration to a success at the party’s national convention last year.

Sai-Baba2Tinubu was able to ensure that not only did Buhari get the block vote of the Southwest, but also ensured that many states outside the region that did not have governors in the contest supported Buhari.

After the nomination convention, Tinubu together with likeminded party members was able to weave a formidable campaign machine that put Buhari to victory. Reflective of Tinubu’s imprint in the victory was the fact that Buhari in his last three runs never made an impression in the Southwest, a region he swept last weekend with victories in five of the six states.

Despite the lures and lashes from the opposition, Tinubu stood firm in an unwavering support for Buhari that proved crucial in achieving victory.

Governor Chibuke Amaechi

Governor Amaechi ably steered the Buhari campaign in such a way that brought the old candidate into reckoning in ways he never had been before. The governor’s input was there in the transformation of the general in his dressing and approach to campaign. The governor was in direct control of strategy and deployment of personnel at the campaign headquarters. He was also believed to be involved in the indirect talks with some major political players who helped to ensure the victory of the general at both the nomination convention and the general election.

Senator Bukola Saraki

Senator Bukola Saraki who served as governor of Kwara State before going to the Senate was also instrumental to the victory. His deployment of political and other resources not only helped in the general’s sweep of Kwara State, but also in forming bonds with other major political players in the country.

President Obasanjo
SOLIDARITY—From left: Imo State Deputy Governor; Prince Eze Madumere; Nasarawa State Deputy Governor; Dameshi Mama Luka; Governors Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo); Babatunde Fashola (Lagos); Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti); the host,Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers);Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun); Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Muktar Anka and Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, during a solidarity visit to the Rivers State Governor, yesterday, at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt. Photo: Nwankpa Chijioke.

APC Governors—From left: Imo State Deputy Governor; Prince Eze Madumere; Nasarawa State Deputy Governor; Dameshi Mama Luka; Governors Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo); Babatunde Fashola (Lagos); Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti); Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers);Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun); Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Muktar Anka and Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, dPhoto: Nwankpa Chijioke.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is perceived another influential personality to Buhari’s ascendancy to Aso Rock. President Obasanjo’s behind the door counsel and patronage of Team Buhari was an open secret. He demonstrated so even in the days before the election was postponed last February when he went on an international circuit to launch his recently released book, My Watch.

He also met with market leaders in his Abeokuta office where he gave them counsel on how to vote.

However, the most strategic role President Obasanjo may have played is believed to have been in bringing international focus on Nigeria in such a way that put the defeated president in a cul de sac on allowing his subordinates to manipulate the results.

Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may not have been seen regularly on the podium pushing for Buhari, but he was a main backer in terms of resources. Once he lost the ticket to Buhari, Atiku pushed his structure including his savvy media team headed by Mallam Garba Shehu to Buhari’s use. The team proved to be a torn in the flesh of Candidate Goodluck Jonathan.

APC GOVERNORS

All the APC governors without exception backed the general. Though two of them, Al Makura in Nasarawa and Adams Oshiomhole in Edo were not able to deliver their states to Buhari, but the efforts they made was undeniable. Oshiomhole was especially a thorn in the flesh of Camp Jonathan in the last few days.
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Hate him or love him.........Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu is easily one of the greatest politician in Nigeria. Thank you

forget that thing..
na only GOD and nigerians.

Yes God and with the help of the above and Nigerians

Tinunu deeivered nothing!!! The APC margin of victory I the six south western states were just about 500,000 votes!! so much for the online media noise!!! Buhari won because the entire north voted for him including Christians!! it was not all about Tinubu this or Tinubu that!!

Sai baba

abbeycial:
forget that thing..
na only GOD and nigerians.

Exactly! No other person

i never wake up, i'm still yawning

chukwudi44:
Tinunu deeivered nothing!!! The APC margin of victory I the six south western states were just about 500,000 votes!! so much for the online media noise!!! Buhari won because the entire north voted for him including Christians!! it was not all about Tinubu this or Tinubu that!!

Bro Tinubu supported him financially too, remember?

chukwudi44:
Tinunu deeivered nothing!!! The APC margin of victory I the six south western states were just about 500,000 votes!! so much for the online media noise!!! Buhari won because the entire north voted for him including Christians!! it was not all about Tinubu this or Tinubu that!!

Tinunu ko taraba ni......

forget abt margin bro... the hustle is over!!!

Yeah! They started from the bottom,now they are on top!

Exactly

Overall, God made it possible

Please don't forget Governor Rocha's Okorochas, Adams Oshiomole, Chris Ingige and Father Mbaka. This are the people who stood by him in a place where he is extremely unpopular in fact it is like a treason to support him in their area yet they stood by him and win more than 25% for him.

Govs Rochas and Amaechi - True democrats who actually went above tribal lines to support what they feel is right.
ABS (Saraki) - That guy has a huge followership.
Tinubu - Who brokered the alliance that birthed APC. Be sure I'll take the 'Jagaban of Borguland' title from you.
The Electoerates - The real winners, casted and waited all night for their votes to count.
SW APC Governors - Who gave people reasons to vote Buhari.

Etc...