Game-changer elections in Nigeria

He stood as a presidential candidate for the first time at the age of 60. After four consecutive contests for the office of President of Nigeria – he became president at 72.

Who is this tenacious and resilient “come-back kid” of Nigerian politics who, notwithstanding an assassination attempt and threats, acceded to the highest political office in Nigeria?

He is the one and only Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, one-time military ruler of Nigeria.

Gen. Buhari hails from Katsina in the northern part of the Federation. He had served as Minister for Petroleum under the administration of General Olosegun Obasanjo who became civilian president of Nigeria in 1999.

In 2003, Gen. Buhari contested the incumbent President Obasanjo, but lost.

Again in 2007, he stood against President Yar’Adua with Goodluck Jonathan as a running mate, but he was defeated.

In 2011, Gen. Buhari stood and lost in a contest with Goodluck Jonathan, then Vice President, serving as