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Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, one of Nigeria’s richest businessmen has thrown plenty of funds into Sunday’e election in Niger Republic, backing the establishment candidate Mohamed Bazoum for presidency.

Mangal, once known for cross-border businesses with Niger, some illegal, has raised the tone of relationship to getting involved with the country’s politics.

In a report by PRNIgeria, Mangal via proxy presented 100 vehicles to the Banzoum campaign in Maradi, the Nigerien border town, which President Buhari is linking with Kano by rail.

All the vehicles were branded “Mohammed Bazoum, 2021” with the portrait of the candidate.

Mangal, whose son Dikko married Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s daughter Aisha in 2017, is reportedly worth around $765 Million.

He is a director of Oando, where he has investment in millions of dollars.

His candidate Bazoum is a protege of President Mahamadou Issoufou and the candidate for the ruling Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS), PR Nigeria reported.

Bazoum, who will be 61 on 1 January, 2021 is a Nigerien Arab politician who has been President of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS-Tarayya) since 2011.

He has been a political fighter, who had sometimes been jailed for his political beliefs and public statements.

He served in the government of Niger as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 1996 and again from 2011 to 2015.

He was Minister of State at the Presidency from 2015 to 2016 and was Minister of State for the Interior between 2016 and the summer of 2020 when he resigned to focus on running for the 2020 presidential election.

A record 30 candidates are taking part in the presidential election. Hama Amadou, leader of the opposition and former prime minister was disqualified.

Source: https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/12/25/dahiru-mangal-katsinas-richest-man-pours-billions-into-nigerien-election/amp/

It seems Nigerians are more involved in influencing Nigerien politics. Im interested in knowing what his policy objectives are. He's not spending this money for nothing.

The should separate from middle belt to south for a new nation then emerge the North with Niger Republic that was the dream of Major Gideon Okar... because this new found love between northern Nigeria and Niger Republic iam not understanding..

Then,someone will arise and establish that only God would help Nigerian- Niger border These are the border deminishing factors.They more they belongingness, the porous the border..

Niger Republic is a state in Northern Nigeria

If u know u know

YOU MEANT NIGER REPUBLIC IN NIGERIA?
THE LAST TIME I CHECKED NIGER IS THE NEW DESTINATION FOR LOOTED FUNDS, THEY EVEN HAD THE EFFONTERY TO BUILD A REFINERY THERE AND ALSO PLAN ON BUILDING A RAIL LINE AND GAS PIPELINE THERE.
MAY GOD SAVE US FROM THE FULANI!

Lemme see that useless Yoruba president cum 23 that will not turn porto novo too to a state in SW. Railway, pipeline, refinery. Everything. If i will not curse him with obatanla. Nonsense and Nigeria.

Mangal, whose son Dikko married Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s daughter Aisha in 2017, is reportedly worth around $765 Million.

Is what he's doing legal? If its not why aren't the other candidates raiding alarm anout this. Maybe thid guy wants a political dynasty.

I remember Arthur Eze also bragging about sponsoring presidential election somewhere

Ever8090:
The should separate from middle belt to south for a new nation then emerge the North with Niger Republic that was the dream of Major Gideon Okar... because this new found love between northern Nigeria and Niger Republic iam not understanding..

Gideon Orkar?
He wanted the middle belt to be with the south?
You don mean it

Buhari and his co-travellers has succeeded in making Niger republic a state in Nigeria. Kudos to them.

BafanaBafana:
Gideon Orkar?
He wanted the middle belt to be with the south?
You don mean it

look for his speech read it...

Flyingngel:
Buhari and his co-travellers has succeeded in making Niger republic a state in Nigeria. Kudos to them.

Niger Republic is already part of Nigeria through the Ecowas protocol of free entry and free exit of all West African citizens. Start getting used to it.

Damnnnnn niggarrr
Isoright

His Money.

His Choice.

Your headache.

BafanaBafana:
I remember Arthur Nzeribe also bragging about sponsoring presidential election somewhere

Tell us someching

We all know Buhari is from Niger.

Let the north face Niger Republic biko

Let the rest of us forge ahead

These Northerners are not Nigerians but Niger Republic

Cyberterror:
Niger Republic is already part of Nigeria through the Ecowas protocol of free entry and free exit of all West African citizens. Start getting used to it.

The south & middle belt needs to leave you so you can form a nation with Boko Haram also

In fact we can't wait to get rid of you

slawormiir:
Damnnnnn niggarrr
Isoright

How far baba...you are always on most front page threads. You be one of the mode?

I no even see your Heineken bottle this time.

Can you fathom?

Gbese...9ja politics just dey in zig-zag form

Lol. Wahala

I won't be suprise if Niger rep will start getting federal allocation if they are not getting already... Mad people

Na wa... These northerners

post=97439071:
Just as your lord and savior Atiku is from cameroun

who is this unbaptized pagan? Am happy to be associated with Atiku and Kanu. Buhari is the most useless living thing in the world. Shoe is more useful than Buhari.



Like for shoe.....

Share for Buhari..

He's not just spending the money for nothing
By the time the candidate he's supporting wins, he can easily influence the decisions he takes over there


When he's in trouble with Nigeria government he can easily go and hide in Niger presidential palace

It will also help his smuggling business

Na wa

Niger republic will repay the dept with 1 million underage Almajiri for vote cheating come 2023

Why not pour it to develop kastina .....
Check my signature.. .I'm available for your logoi, banner or designs.

One Nigeria! !!!!!