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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains one of the most strategic and influential figures in Nigeria’s political landscape. Whether critics agree with his policies or not, many observers acknowledge that his political journey offers several lessons for opposition politicians seeking relevance, structure, and long-term success.

From his days as governor to becoming President, Tinubu has demonstrated traits that have helped him remain a dominant force in Nigerian politics for decades.

1. Tinubu Is Focused
One of the strongest qualities associated with Tinubu is his ability to stay focused on his political ambitions and long-term goals. For years, he built political structures, nurtured alliances, and expanded his influence across different regions of the country without losing sight of his objectives.

Opposition politicians can learn the importance of consistency and strategic patience. In politics, distractions, emotions, and temporary setbacks can derail ambitions. Tinubu’s rise shows that political success often requires years of planning, persistence, and disciplined focus rather than reacting impulsively to every challenge or criticism.

2. Tinubu Is a Stable Politician
Tinubu has also built a reputation as a politician who rarely appears politically unstable or uncertain. Even during intense political battles, he projects confidence and continuity. Many politicians frequently change alliances, ideologies, or positions for short-term gains, but Tinubu has largely maintained a recognizable political identity and structure over the years.

For opposition figures, stability is important in building trust among supporters and allies. Voters and political stakeholders are more likely to support leaders who appear dependable, organized, and emotionally composed during difficult moments. Political stability also helps in building strong institutions and loyal networks that can survive beyond election cycles.

3. Tinubu Knows How to Spend Money
Politics everywhere in the world requires resources, and Tinubu understands the importance of investing in political relationships, campaigns, grassroots mobilization, and party structures. He has consistently supported political associates, party activities, and strategic movements that strengthen his influence.

Opposition politicians can learn that political success is not achieved by popularity alone. Building a strong political movement requires funding, organization, logistics, and support for loyal supporters. Effective political spending is not merely about lavishness; it is about strategically investing resources where they can strengthen political structures and long-term influence.

4. Tinubu Rewards His Loyalists
Another defining feature of Tinubu’s political style is his willingness to reward loyalty. Over the years, many politicians who stood by him politically have gone on to secure appointments, political opportunities, or influential positions.

This approach has helped him build one of the strongest political networks in Nigeria. Opposition politicians can learn that loyalty is easier to sustain when supporters believe their sacrifices and commitment will eventually be recognized. Strong political structures are often built on trust, mutual benefit, and consistent support between leaders and followers.

5. He Is Fearless and Fierce
Tinubu has repeatedly shown political boldness, even in difficult situations. Throughout his career, he has confronted powerful political opponents, survived major political battles, and remained active despite criticism and pressure.

Opposition politicians can learn the importance of courage and resilience in politics. Leadership often demands tough decisions, public scrutiny, and the willingness to stand firm during crises. Politicians who appear timid or inconsistent may struggle to inspire confidence among supporters. Tinubu’s political journey reflects the value of determination, confidence, and the ability to remain strong under pressurFoc

The jagaban of borgue.greatest of all Time

Fight, quarrels and insults go soon start..lol

And that is the best way to govern.
Congratulations to u sir

Excellent in playing dubious politics.

Zero in Governance and Accountability.

Politics - 100
Governance - 0

Just imagine, They should learn how to play politics with the money of the nation while neglecting the core reasons why they were elected, Oya na, tulumbu the useless is an excellent politician, How has that benefited the Nigerian people?

Most of you will sha come here to write rubbish.
Radarada

He’s a great politician but a …… leader

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BOLA Ahmed tinubu is a cocaine sniffing iguana who lacks basic understanding of human lives

He loves cocaine money and he is using cocaine money with the help of the Lebanese to feed ronu bread and spaghetti then take their votes

Is there any governance lesson to be learned from the worst leader looter in Nigeria

What is the lesson?

He’s a politician extraordinaire.

People are suffering in abject poverty and hunger.Many cars cant be moved because of fuel price.Security is on the low with many beheaded and murdered..And you are here talking about Tinubu strategy?..
Tufiakwa!!..
Nigerians,who do una dis thing oooo??!!

Score card.


Politics 99 percent.

Governance 2 percent
Democrat 2 percent.
Rule of law 3 percent.
Securing lives 1 percent.
Fighting corruption 3 percent.
Cost of living 3 percent.
Borrowing 98 percent.
Impunity 89 percent.
Hunger 97 percent.
Poverty 96 percent.

If Tinubu hadn't become president we would be saying we missed the man who built Lagos, who could have turned Nigeria into Dubai.

When Buhari said we will miss him we thought he was high on kunu or something.

Right before our very eyes we are witnessing the worst president in our history!

adaxme:
The jagaban of borgue.greatest of all Time

Indeed Ayédèrú is the greatest betrayer of Yoruba people for the benefit of his fellow northerners and his own selfish interests.

anonimi:
How we foiled Jonathan’s effort to make Mulika Adeola Speaker, Akande reveals

AS president in 2011, Goodluck Jonathan did all he could to ensure South West grabbed the country’s number four seat, including lobbying then opposition leaders from the zone, to no avail. The North West eventually grabbed the seat, supported by South West leaders in opposition to then ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Former Governor of Osun State and now statesman, Chief Bisi Akande, made this revelation in his autobiography, “My Participations” which is currently dominating political and national dis- course.

Aminu Tambuwal, now Sokoto State governor, won the seat, against the preferred pick of his party, Mrs Mulikat Adeola Akande, from the South-West. Defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, then a fledging opposition, which had Akande and his soulmate, former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, as front- line leaders, openly asked its elected members of the House of Representatives, mostly from the South-West, to work against their region and back Tambuwal from North-West.

The opposition party’s support carried Tambuwal through the contest against Akande, then ruling party’s favourite for the speakership seat.

In his book, Chief Akande revealed that former president then as incumbent, personally reached out to Tinubu, who is now believed to be nursing presidential aspiration in 2023 and himself, but couldn’t convince them.

He wrote, “President Jonathan, immediately after the meeting (with political parties), called Bola Tinubu aside into a lobby to broach the matter of ACN support for a choice of who would become the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

“That same day, President Jonathan talked to me on phone about the same matter. He disclosed that PDP had zoned the position to the South-West but that only one Muraina and another Mulika won elections on PDP ticket from the zone into the House of Representatives.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/how-we-foiled-jonathans-effort-to-make-mulika-adeola-speaker-akande-reveals/

The only good lesson to be learnt from this man is strategic patience and timing.

Houseofglam7:
He’s a politician extraordinaire.

But a poor governance extraordinaire

There's nothing to learn from failure

Tinubu knows how to deal with Nigerians

What kind of lesson is there to learn from someone who improvised an entire nation, left them defenceless against terrorists and looted them to debts.

There is nothing to learn about a politician who induced judges ND bends democracy steals the people money and hijack state machinery...

Absolutely nothing, it I people like.the Op who idolize corrupt people that encourage them....

Just like saying 10 things to learn from successful Yahoo boy...

Our society needs growth and organization and progress in equality, ND not corruption and God fatherism

Anyone learning anything from that massive failure don't yet have a name.

Tibunu is a good politician...

A lot to learn from him. But tinubu is not a good leader and lacks the capability or capacity to transform or bring the required change for a country like Nigerians.


His negatives sides outshines his positive sides!

sammirano:
Anyone learning anything from that massive failure don't yet have a name.

Ok, thanks. your posts. Instead, add the desired signature to

All schools should be closed in solidarity with those kidnap students.

There is nothing to learn from crass politicking that suppresses the people's will, weakens their resolve to be independently minded and seeks to build unending influence through autocratic rule.

It is my sincere hope that this kind of politics will not be learnt by anyone present and particularly the generation of politicians to come.

We want a new generation that respects the people's will and puts performance as the only yardstick for their rule or not.

If there is any politician in this dispensation that should be emulated it should be Goodluck Jonathan. Serve, make the polity better and leave with no desire for succession by any way and means. Even his former Vice has all but disappeared from politics. That is what a growing democracy needs.

Mr Tinubu should govern all he wants to govern and then retire, disappear and await his legacy report down the line.

We all know this but his governance is zero, we are not enjoying anything.....

they will soon be here to cry and wail instead of them to humble and learn……..they keep making the same mistakes but expect different results the same nzobu nzobu politics that as not gotten them anywhere is about to be repeated in 2027 and when things don’t go their way, they turn around and blame everyone else for their woes but themselves

If opposition get sense pass him dem go remove am from aso rock next year

Bullshít

Don't ask Nairaland members for contact details (email, phone) or investments.

The way APC followers reason dey tire me. Integrity means nothing to them in governance. Once the cake is shared, it is uhuru

Which lessons are you talking about? What is there to learn about impunity, state capture and tactical weakening of democracy and will of the majority for personal gains?
Keep trying to market bad features. You think he cares about your survival or existence here on earth as your president?