_”If you have achieved any level of success, then pour it into someone else. Success is not success without a successor” – TD Jakes

On December 2, 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari made a profound statement during a meeting with Nigerians in Poland. It was the height of conspiracy about whether or not he was cloned and Nigerians in Diaspora felt the need to clear the air on the matter, so they asked him.



Here’s how he responded: “A lot of people hoped that I was dead. Poor Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, even he had to deal with the rumours—Some people reached out to him to consider them to be his Vice President because they assumed I was dead. That embarrassed him a lot; we discussed it when he visited me while I was convalescing. I can assure you all that this is the real me. Later this month I will celebrate my 76th birthday. And I’m still going strong,” he said.

Buhari’s response reverberated from Poland to Nigeria and indeed across the world. Loyalty had reached a new height and Prof. Osinbajo is the architect. Not many knew how loyal the deputy was to his master and how much he protected his interest. Those who had approached the then Acting President to become his Vice President were thoroughly ashamed of themselves.


And this is one of many reasons Nigerians are wondering why President Muhammadu Buhari has not endorsed his loyal, hardworking, competent and patriotic deputy, but again, the style and strategy of the President is very different.

Just as we have presidential candidates awash the APC today, we had so many twists and turns leading to the national convention. Many names were thrown up as the favourite and the acting committee was throwing all sorts of fireworks into the ring including court cases but the President knew his choice and he waited until it was the right time.

In his Channels TV interview, Buhari refrained from naming who his successor was, his response was quite cryptic. He said: “No, I wouldn’t say because he may be eliminated if I mention. I better keep it,” the President said with a wry smile.

For many Nigerians it’s a no-brainer that President Buhari picks his successor, in fact, that is a hallmark of successful leaders but in doing so, the President must have to consider a few things which are dear to many Nigerians but more importantly Nigerians need someone with capacity to execute.


Many will agree with me that President Buhari is keeping the name of his successor close to his chest but one thing that he must consider most is that Nigerians need a patriot. Someone who is not thinking about enriching himself, family, friends and associates but someone who is dedicated to enriching all Nigerians as much as he can.

Those closest to the President will be trying to sway him, they will be putting up names that best suit them and a few others. They will be putting up names of those who can help them to continue to hold Nigeria to ransom but what Nigerians want is leader that will be father to all.

A leader that can speak the global language and who has already earned global respect. A leader who is keeping up with the times and who understands the importance of technology, human capital development and leadership.

A detribalized leader who will put Nigeria first and will always act on behalf of Nigeria and Nigerians on all local and international issues. Whosoever President Buhari picks as his successor will be ultimate legacy and I think he will want to leave a lasting legacy.

For those lurking around the President and who have decided to throw all sorts of people up, to extent that they are buying Expression of Interest and Nomination forms under all sorts of groups, I hope the President is not deceived or confused by their antics.

Just like Buhari, Nigeria deserves a very popular candidate amongst the citizen. One that can go to the South South and the reception will be wild. A candidate that can visit the North East and the people will be chasing after his bus; a candidate that will go to the North Central and shake hands with the citizens; a candidate that will dress in.

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Hmm! Anyway it's good to have a suspense in this political season,they brought so many names as anointed , starting from Amaechi, that one Buhari gave him indirect sack, they brought Emefiele, that one too ran away, they brought Jonathan, Buhari didn't give him face,and we keep telling them the truth and the reality they refused to listen instead they rely on Reno omokri and the kpokpogari guy to give them false hope and fake news, Osinbajo does not only rely on Buhari's endorsement alone he has also not taken anything for granted. Osinbajo has 100% Buhari's endorsement already, but it takes the intelligent ones to know, I will not disclose everything for now, keep enjoying the suspense guys, 30th is around the corner.

Yes

Una don move go Osibanjo now yeye people

What happened to Amaechi and Jonathan

Dis is hw campaign should be like and not those empty heads that only insult and attack

IgOga:
Una don move go Osibanjo now yeye people

What happened to Amaechi and Jonathan

Na werey ppl dey support Amaechi and GEJ knowing dey stand no chance with consensus favouring them

The body language of the President shows he's in support of his trusted deputy.

There is no doubt about it that Buhari's choice of candidate is OSINBAJO

WhatsApp group permutations. Osibanjo should hustle for delegates and stop hoping for Buhari's endorsement.

Osinbajo it is , no doubt

Urbanchampion:
WhatsApp group permutations. Osibanjo should hustle for delegates and stop hoping for Buhari's endorsement.

1 statement from The President is equal to 199 delegates & more.

Buckeyemedia1:
1 statement from The President is equal to 199 delegates & more.

Why would Buhari endorse Osibanjo, while Asiwaju is the main man in the race? Buhari won't be unfortunate to make that mistake. Who's Osibanjo , to be endorsedby Buhari?

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Buckeyemedia1:
1 statement from The President is equal to 199 delegates & more.

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