Atiku, a long-term politician, imbued to rule, only Buhari managed to defeat in the past is likely to win even the general election, also seen as the most popular in the country, with fortified structure but he lacks any spirit of the critical and deteriorating north as seen by most. He’s too secular ultimately seen by both faithfuls of the major religions.
Tinubu is also a powerful statesman who performed tremendously in Lagos State as a governor (he’s more than just a politician in the country). He is undoubtedly the most popular in the South-western Nigeria. He may win due to the party incumbency even without the rigging. Again, if Atiku of PDP and Kwankwaso of the ANPP stand and must divide the northern votes, is another edge for the ruling party hence Tinubu. His health condition or senility discourages both the voters and the party. His other issue with the doubtful study certificates is an albatross to both party and the supporters.
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For the north, Kwankwaso maybe the best alternative who beside outstanding performances and educational reformation witnessed in Kano, often shows extraordinary concern over the plights of the region and the people mostly abandoned helpless in other regions, especially during the aftermath of the tribal strifes and religious clashes. Unfortunately, he appears to be a candidate who hardly wins any other state than his Kano. He lacks network.
The most unfortunate thing is that, none of these three important politicians is seen incorruptible which is a heresy with Nigerians, because the majority of the voters’ main concern is not who is/is not corrupt. They just yearn for the one who will ease their living and provide security hopefully. Period!
Hashim Abdullah wrote from Malam Madori
