On the 24th anniversary of the election that returned Nigeria to Democracy in 1999, Nigerians will today file out to elect a President that will run the country for another four years, effective May 29.
Obi leads in most of South East and South South states with a strong showing in Lagos, Benue and a possible win in Plateau State. Tinubu on his part, leads in the South-west, Borno and Yobe States, with a strong showing in the North-west. Atiku has a strong showing in most of the North, while leading in Adamawa, Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Taraba States, with a very strong showing in Zamfara, Niger, Kwara, Nasarawa and Osun States. Kwankwaso is leading in Kano with a strong showing in Jigawa, Katsina and Taraba States.Strengths & Weaknesses Atiku Abubakar
Strengths *Experience, capacity, competence *Broad national support *Political pedigree with wide exposure *Extensive contacts nationwide *Courageous and a team player
Weaknesses *A Northerner disrupting power rotation that may see Fulani to Fulani power transfer *Crony capitalist/deal maker *Seen as too old *Part of the infamous old order
Bola Tinubu
Strengths *Huge war chest *Rich political experience *Nationwide contacts, friends *Dogged fighter *Seen as a team player
Weaknesses *Perceived as corrupt *Could be a dictator if elected *Health and age issues *Perceived as vengeful *Doubtful mental alertness
Peter Obi
Strengths *Vibrant, focused, determined *Seen as an alternative to old order *Strong youth support base *Robust on policy *Urbane, humble *Decent, no corruption baggage
Weaknesses *From zone with low voting power *Limited war chest *Weak in Northwest/Northeast *Feeble political platform
Rabiu Kwankwaso
Strengths *Vibrant, Suave *Focused, determined *Strong on policy *Strong political background
Weaknesses *Not a team player *Limited war chest *Weak southern support base *Frail political platform *Perceived as stubborn+
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