Buba Galadima, a prominent political figure, recently shared a controversial perspective on the strained relationship between former President Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu, the current President of Nigeria. Galadima, who played a crucial role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), revealed a hidden aspect of their political rivalry, claiming that one significant reason Buhari never wanted Tinubu to become president was due to his personal opposition to Galadima’s involvement in party matters.
According to Galadima, a subcommittee was formed to amend the APC constitution, with Tinubu appointed as the chairman. However, Galadima claims that this committee, despite its formation, never sat or made any progress. “As I speak to you, the committee has not sat, he has not submitted any report, and the constitution has not been amended,” Galadima asserted, pointing out that this was a deliberate attempt to block any constitutional changes that would pave the way for Tinubu’s ascendancy.
Galadima further explained that Buhari’s refusal to allow the committee to function effectively was directly linked to his dislike for Galadima’s involvement. “This was part of why Buhari never wanted Tinubu to be president because he refused to take me out of the committee,” Galadima remarked. This insight reveals the personal and political tension between Buhari and key APC members, including Galadima.
In his statement, Galadima also highlighted the dysfunction within the APC during Buhari’s tenure, explaining that even the Board of Trustees and the national caucus rarely convened. “For the last 10 to 12 years, the Board of Trustees of the APC had not sat because it had not been allowed to sit,” he said. This absence of functional governance structures played a role in preventing Tinubu from consolidating his power within the party.
Galadima’s remarks shed light on the internal power struggles that played out within the APC, revealing that personal grudges and political maneuvering contributed to the complex dynamics surrounding the leadership race in Nigeria. His claims suggest that Buhari’s resistance to Tinubu’s rise was not just about party politics but also personal rivalries that shaped the political landscape of the nation.
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This perspective from Galadima offers new insights into the power struggles within Nigeria’s ruling party and highlights the deep divisions that may have hindered Tinubu’s presidential ambitions.
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