How Tinubu Masterfully Outplayed Northern Powerhouses and Left El-Rufai Stunned! š±š„ Exclusive Insider Insights.
If foresight were common, Northern politicians might have united to thwart Tinubu’s ascendancy.
Before the elections, Tinubu adeptly garnered support from figures like Nasir El-Rufai , positioning himself as the puppet master.
To bolster this strategy, he adopted a faƧade of cognitive impairment, spouting incoherent statements at every opportunity, such as recalling “bulaba” and claiming to eat holy Communion with rats. Tinubu feigned illness, appearing frail and behaving like a mere bystander.
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El Rufai anticipated the vice presidency, but when that plan faltered, he set his sights on the chief of staff role, envisioning himself and Shetima steering Nigeria’s destiny reminiscent of the days of ailing Yaradua or even incapacitated Buhari.
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Determined, they waged a fierce campaign to secure Tinubu as the APC candidate, manipulating INEC to declare him the winner.
However, as soon as Tinubu assumed office, he discarded pretenses and turned the tables on Northern politicians. Firstly, Ganduje faced humiliation before eventual endorsement. Next in line was El Rufai.
Tinubu directed Akpabio to embarrass him, ensuring the Senate did not screen him. El Rufai, expecting a smooth entry into the red chamber, found himself facing public disgrace. Frustrated attempts to connect with Tinubu in Aso Rock underscored that he had been used and discarded.
To save face, he claimed disinterest in any position ā a feeble attempt at damage control.
Unable to endure the humiliation, El Rufai sought refuge in exile, ostensibly for further studies.
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Today, Northern politicians remain stunned and subdued, quietly nursing their wounds. Once accustomed to a superiority complex, they believed they controlled Nigeria’s political landscape, yet Tinubu has emasculated them. Outwardly, they feign unity, but behind the scenes, fear of Tinubu’s strategic prowess and divisive tactics looms large.
In a bid to regain control, they attempt to impeach Akpabio and implement electoral laws hindering Tinubu’s future victories. Unfortunately for them, Tinubu, aware of their tactics, employs both financial leverage and executive power to counteract their schemes.
When Tinubu eventually leaves office, Northern politicians may find themselves thoroughly humbled.
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