Can Tinubu win as Buhari backs southern Presidency for 2023?

As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for the National Congress, the declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari for southern presidency in 2023 have massive weight. One of those that this will favour is former Lagos Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

As usual, there is expected to be some permutations as candidates continue to gather support of candidates.

But the recent statement of the President will have a significant effect on the outcome of tomorrow’s process.

One of the frontrunner for the post, Tinubu, whose qualities can’t be questioned has expressed high level of confidence in clinching the slot.

Having toured the country for the support of governors who will in turn guide the delegates, Tinubu might have a landslide.

It could also be a formality for a consensus candidacy as the APC had already admitted that its a possibility.

Meanwhile, many of the candidates are also expected to withdraw from the race by announcing tomorrow on the convention ground.

Is this the time for Tinubu?

Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State has been known to be a thoroughbred politician and strategist. Having created a footprint for Lagos and survived the pressure from the Federal Government during his tenure and afterwards, Tinubu is not one to be shoved aside.

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Apart from that, he has been a leader that has groomed so many leaders today that have occupied so many high seats both in the private sector and government.

It can now be said that it is time for those he has raised to come to help get him the party tickets.

So, it can be said that Tinubu declared for the Presidency at the right time. Now that the President had expressed support for a southerner, the first hurdle is crossed.

But another angle to this is that no one from the southeast have been able to get to the seat democratically.

But politics being a game of number is not helping the southeast this time around. They also have problem of unity whereby they can push a candidate to get the mandate. Only Peter Obi has been doing this arguably on his own.

Although, the region has the likes of Ebonyi Governor, Dave Umahi, former Education Minister of State, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, and his Technology counterpart, Christopher Onu, but can they stop Tinubu?

It’s a doubt.

Who can take this from Tinubu?

The screening committee of APC have already released the list of approved candidates. Ahead of the poll, we all look forward to the outcome.

Tinubu, Vice President Osinbajo, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, his Transport counterpart, Rotimi Amaechi, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello and his Ekiti counterpart, Kayode Fayemi, Senate President, Lawan Ahmed and Tein Jack-Rich complete the list.

Those mentioned are men that have won one political office of the other bar Jack-Rich.

Does any of them stand the chance of taking this from Tinubu, popularly called “Olowo Eko”?, This will be answered on the Convention ground. As expected, the delegate will prepare to vote and make some cool cash that is expected to fly around.

Tinubu could win the battle of wits, money and connection because he has all in quantum.