Mr Bola-Ahmed Tinubu who is one of Nigeria’s richest politicians and based his campaign on his record of rebuilding the biggest city, Lagos when he was governor has been declared the president-elect after 25th February’s general elections.
Nevertheless, Mr. Obi, a relative newcomer who rallied the support of many young people, particularly in urban areas, defeated him in the city, upending the two-party system of the nation.
In his native southwest, where he is referred to as a “political godfather,” Mr. Tinubu won the majority of the other states.
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He ran his presidential campaign with the tagline “It’s my turn.”
According to official results, the 70-year-old veteran politician received 36% of the vote.
Peter Obi of Labour received 25% of the vote, and his main rival Atiku Abubakar received 29%. Their
