Politics in Nigeria is not child's play. It is very complex because it is sprinkled with a lot of shenanigans, tricks and gimmicks. One of such shenanigans is the role of godfathers in Nigerian politics. The truth-it is near impossible to win an election in Nigeria without having a godfather.

Hence, politicians and Nigerians interested in politics become stooges to the so-called godfathers. They need their financial and political backing to win an election. The situation is worsened by the lack of independent candidacy. There are quite a number of godfathers in Nigeria and here are some of them. Mind you being a godfather is not really a bad thing.


Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Bola Ahmed Tinubu is perhaps the godfather of all godfathers. He is very powerful that no politician in Lagos can be elected without directly or indirectly seeking his support. In Nigeria, his support is very important if you want to become a senator, house representative member, vice president and president. This is why he is called Jagaban Borgu!


Chief Olusegun Obasanjo

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo may no longer be the president of Nigeria but he is still a godfather. If he endorses a candidate for any elective role in Nigeria, he or she has a good chance of winning. This is same for non-elective positions. This is why during elections in Nigeria, candidates troop to his home for meetings.

Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan may be one of the weakest presidents Nigerians have ever elected, it has not diminished his power as a godfather. He was instrumental to David Lyon winning the recent Governorship elections in Bayelsa. He is also an important man to the People's Democratic Party.


Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida

General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida popularly known as IBB, is a Nigerian statesman, lowkey godfather and military general who served as military President of Nigeria from 1985 until his resignation in 1993. IBB may be quiet and not say anything about national politics, it does not take away the fact that politicians pay him a visit to seek his support and endorsement.

Theophilus Danjuma

General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma is a Nigerian soldier, politician, multi-millionaire businessman and philanthropist. He was Nigerian Army Chief...

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No.1 is the only valid politician on the list whose political blessing is still potent today. The rest are bullshit.

Most importantly, if you want a politicall office in Nigeria, gather all the ipob miscreants and pay them not to support you, otherwise, Tinubu's blessing will lose its potency.

The number one political godfather in Nigeria today remains Governor Nyesom Wike

hisexcellency34:
The number one political godfather in Nigeria today remains Governor Nyesom Wike

I thought you wanted to say Peter Obi who has been quarantined by Willie Obiano.

Buhari, tinubu, kwankwaso, oshiomole,abdulsalam, ibb, Jonathan, sultan of sokoto, peter obi.

Op apart from TINUBU None of them is relevant. IBB is not relevant in niger state politics. OBJ is not relevant in ogun state. GEJ is not relevant in Bayelsa state, the Same goes to TY Danjuma. A godfather must first of all be relevant in his home state before going national

1. Tinubu

2. Tinubu

3. Tinubu

4. Tinubu

5. Tinubu

6. Tinubu.....


There you have it op

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