A new 600-page biography of the late Muhammadu Buhari, titled “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari,” has revealed explosive details regarding the 2023 elections.
Authored by Dr. Charles Omole, the book explains why Buhari withheld support from Yemi Osinbajo’s presidential bid in favor of Bola Tinubu.
According to the book, Buhari was stunned by Osinbajo’s decision to run against his political benefactor.
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He is quoted as saying:“I don’t know Osinbajo from anywhere; I met him only through Tinubu.”
The biography notes that Buhari found it “strange” that Osinbajo would challenge Tinubu so openly.
Omole writes that the former President was unimpressed by Osinbajo’s approach:“Sources also said that Buhari was not impressed that Osinbajo did not ‘consult’ him or seek his advice. Instead, Osinbajo simply ‘informed’ him.”
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Buhari reportedly questioned the Vice President’s loyalty, wondering:“How [could] his Vice President go against his benefactor in such an open way?”
The book further reveals that a powerful “cabal” within the Villa was working against Tinubu, attempting to impose a different candidate through a “fake presidential order.”
However, Buhari’s refusal to interfere with party rules ultimately protected Tinubu’s path.
Omole writes:“Ironically, Buhari’s strict enforcement of the rules may have indirectly aided Tinubu, as Buhari’s fastidiousness repeatedly thwarted the cabal’s plans to impose another candidate.”
While the cabal plotted, Aisha Buhari was an outspoken supporter of Tinubu.
The book notes that her:“Enthusiastic support for Tinubu’s candidacy challenged the powerful cabal. However, she remained unconcerned.”
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