5 Silent Indicators Buhari Isn’t Behind Tinubu

The Nigerian political panorama is at present laden with anxiousness, expectations, and speculations about who will emerge because the winner of the 2023 Presidential elections.

Whereas that is ongoing, a sector of the lots has subjected to varied analyses, the connection between the Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, and the flagbearer of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. It’s because there have been a number of indications that President Buhari will not be totally behind Tinubu’s presidential ambitions.

As we look ahead to the winner to be introduced by the electoral umpire, let’s look at 5 silent indicators that counsel Buhari will not be totally behind Tinubu.

Naira redesign coverage 

The naira redesign of the Central Financial institution of Nigeria beneath the President Muhammadu Buhari administration precipitated a variety of civil unrest and didn’t sit nicely with the flag bearer of the All Progressive congress. This was evident in Tinubu’s outburst throughout one among his marketing campaign rallies. He stated, “Disguise the petrol, disguise the naira, we’ll nonetheless vote! We are going to win… Even if you happen to change the ink on naira notes, what you need won’t occur. We are going to win.” This might largely imply that Buhari will not be behind Tinubu. Additionally, the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El Rufai as soon as asserted throughout an interview on Channels Tv that parts within the presidential villa don’t need Tinubu to win the election as a result of their candidate didn’t win the first election.

Disagreement on gas subsidy 

President Buhari has did not take away the gas subsidy which has precipitated the nation a fortune and plunged the economic system into debt throughout his administration. Nevertheless, Tinubu has said that after he turns into president, he was going to take away gas subsidies. The presidential candidate has been emphatic about his stance, stressing that nationwide protests wouldn’t change his stance. This may very well be an indication that Buhari doesn’t help Tinubu’s presidential ambition. Additionally, Buhari as soon as stated whoever takes over from him will proceed from the place he stopped however this doesn’t appear like a continuation.

His stance on a free and honest election 

Months forward of the 2023 common elections, Buhari has made a number of commitments and pledges to make sure that the polls are performed credibly throughout the nation. He has additionally via the naira redesign coverage ensured that political parts who intend to malign the electoral course of by vote shopping for skilled issue. This might imply that the President may very well be standing impartial. Additionally, his repeated calls on the citizens to come back out and vote for the candidate of their selection may very well be an indication that isn’t supporting Tinubu.

His function in Tinubu’s marketing campaign rally

When the presidential rally started in September 2022, Buhari was not totally concerned in canvassing help for Asiwaju. Whereas the marketing campaign prepare moved from state to state, Buhari was absent. This act which raised considerations in sure quarters of the nation might point out that Buhari will not be behind Tinubu. 

The mass exodus of low-income northerners

Buhari hails from the northern a part of Nigeria, whereas Tinubu is from the southwest. Extra not too long ago there have been mass exits of northerners from locations like Abuja and the center belt. In  Nigerian politics, regional components typically play a major function, and Buhari’s help base could also be extra inclined in the direction of a presidential candidate from the north. This might point out that Buhari will not be totally behind Tinubu’s presidential ambitions.