Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido reveals that former President Muhammadu Buhari did not support Bola Tinubu’s presidential bid and never trusted Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as his successor. Instead, Buhari favored ex-Senate President Ahmed Lawan. Tinubu, a self-made leader, succeeded despite lacking Buhari's endorsement.
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has made a bold assertion regarding former President Muhammadu Buhari’s true intentions in the lead-up to Nigeria's 2023 presidential election.
According to Lamido, Buhari neither wanted Bola Tinubu as his successor nor trusted his Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, for the role. Instead, Buhari reportedly preferred ex-Senate President Ahmed Lawan to succeed him. Lamido highlighted that Tinubu’s victory was not due to Buhari's support but rather his own bold and self-reliant nature.
Despite Buhari’s alleged preferences, Tinubu, who famously declared "Emi Lokan" ("It’s my turn"), emerged as President, solidifying his position without owing allegiance to his predecessor. Lamido's comments provide insight into the political dynamics and tensions that shaped the 2023 election, shedding light on the complexities within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
