Political campaigns are usually dirty, vitriol-filled and no respecter of truth. If the 2015 presidential election was preceded by a seemingly polarising campaign – one that fed fat on ethnic and religious differences, the current has relied heavily on fake news and underhand tactics.

However, across campaign grounds in the country, photographers, who are constantly on the trail of the main contenders – All Progressives Congress’s President Muhammadu Buhari and People’s Democratic Party’s Atiku Abubakar – are documenting poignant moments that would have easily filtered away.

In this piece, we look at some interesting pictures from President Buhari’s campaign.

4+4 = ?

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PHOTO: BAYO OMOBORIOWO

Before the presentation of the 2019 budget to the National Assembly in December 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari’s famous fist was already a widely known symbol. But his rockstar entry into the House of Representatives chamber, where he presented the spending plan, Sai Baba came up with another one: he raised his two hands, bent his thumbs leaving four fingers left on each hand. The message was clear – Sai Baba was gunning for four more years.

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PHOTO: NOVO ISIORO

That gesture has now become arguably the most popular political symbol since the campaigns started last year. That was evident when Vice President Yemi Osinbajo visited the palace of Emir of Bwari.

High and above


PHOTO: BAYO OMOBORIOWO

We can argue that VP Osinbajo’s use of 4+4 is a given, but what about this young man in Jigawa, who was adamant about literally standing head and shoulders above everyone else? The dangerous blend of loyalty and high-risk is clear enough. Did he stand out?


PHOTO: BAYO OMOBORIOWO

Apparently, the Jigawa man was not the only one who intended to stand tall when Buhari campaign in the state on February 2. A few others (including kids) branched out from the crowd, choosing to perch on a leafless tree on the campaign ground.

Power fist


PHOTO: BAYO OMOBORIOWO

However, that famous raised fist, like an old trusted friend, still gets to surface on the campaign trail whenever the president needs it, like when he went to commission the Ariaria Market Independent Power Project in Abia.

Victory for one, victory for all


PHOTO: NOVO ISIORO

Let’s us not forget that VP Osinbajo victory sign is his own go-to sign when campaigning. That sign was once made popular in Nigerian politics by the first premier of the Western Region Obafemi Awolowo, whose granddaughter Osinbajo married. Coincidence?

Beating for an extra four

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PHOTO: TOLANI ALLI

Once upon a time, there was Akin the Drummer Boy…and in 2019, we have Sai Baba the Drummer President. How else can you show the people of South West Nigeria that you are at home in Ibadan, one of the most important cities in the region? By eating amala? Maybe. How about having a go at the gangan, also known as the talking drum?

Star Boy comes closer

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PHOTO: NOVO ISIORO

Talking about the South West, where VP Osinbajo is a son of the soil, APC is ruling in all six states. A lot of analysts think the region will tilt towards Sai Baba.

But the Star Boy of the APC campaign is taking no chances… It does not matter if you are an aged couple in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, or Alhaji Jamiu Sanusi with four wives in Ado-Odo, Ogun State, the Star Boy comes closer.


PHOTO: NOVO ISIORO

BuhariLooter:
MR INTEGRITY...
* 15 SANs Defended BUHARI On A Certificate He NEVER Had and There was no call for Buhari to Resign. Yet Buhari is fighting corruption!
* Buhari has forged WAEC certificate on 2 different occasions; in 2015 and 2018, and there are no calls for buhari's resignation. Yet buhari says he is fighting corruption. Is forgery not a crime? Is forgery not corruption? Why are there no calls for buhari's resignation?
* Buhari lied under Oath that his Certificate was with Military Board, which the Military denied and There was no call for Buhari to Resign and Buhari says he is fighting corruption.
* Buhari claimed to have sat for the Cambridge Syndicate Exams in 1961 and in 2018 Buhari turned round to Present an Attestation certificate for another Exam body WAEC that has no relationship with Cambridge. Yet no one called for Buhari to Resign and Buhari says he is fighting corruption.
* Till this day Buhari has Presented NO WAEC Certificate to INEC, even after receiving an Attestation, and his supporters find nothing wrong with that or .......the Mobs calling for CJN’s resignation. ....and Buhari says he is fighting cortuption.Daily Mirror, a UK Daily revealed that Buhari having numerous Bank Accounts in UK where £250,000 grants are paid to him and his children's school fees are paid in various UK Universities. These are undeclared assets. Yet All we knew was that Buhari has 150 cows, a brick house and a mud house. Yet there are no calls for buhari's resignation and buhari says he is fighting corruption.
* Show me the asset declaration of 2015 of Buhari stating the Buhari had $157,000usd which his son used to buy power bike? All we knew was that Buhari has 150 cows, a brick house and a mud house. Yet there are no calls for buhari to resign and buhari says he is fighting corruption.
* Show me the asset declaration of 2015 showing that Buhari had N2.5billion naira which his wife Aisha had claimed that her Adc has stolen. All we knew was that Buhari has 150 cows, a brick house and a mud house. Yet there are no calls for Buhari to resign and Buhari is still fighting corruption.Buhari and his socialist government is a curse upon any right thinking Nigerian youth!
It is only a fool that will pick a deluded and lifeless bigot over a true democrat and a unifier.
In a few days time, we'll know for sure just how intelligent Nigerians are....

lonelydora:
Biko, what is this?