By Rafiq Raji
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari recently declared that he would be seeking a second term in office. This was not a surprise to many. His body language and actions hitherto suggested that would likely be the case. And in line with tradition, he made it seem like he was begged to re-contest. The upside, at least, is that it puts a lid on speculations about his intentions. What then for those within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) who were hoping Mr. Buhari would take the Nelson Mandela option? (The respected former South African leader and father of the nation served only one term as president; even as he could have easily won a second one). Senate President Bukola Saraki, who has also announced his intention to run, would likely now need to find another party to fulfil his ambition, for instance. Mr. Saraki could opt to challenge…
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