Muhammadu Buhari
Muhammadu Buhari is a retired Major General in the Nigerian Army and a politician who served as the President of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. He previously ruled Nigeria as a military dictator from 1983 until he was overthrown in 1985. Buhari's presidency was marked by efforts to combat corruption, improve the economy, and address security challenges posed by militant groups. He played a pivotal role in the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and led the party to a historic victory against an incumbent president in the 2015 elections.
Born on Dec 17, 1942 (82 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 33 | 5.27 | 1.44% | +100% | 206,139,589 | 5,954,141 | $448,000 | 12,940$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,609 | $2,700,000 | 740$ |
| Totals | 34 | 274,025,600 | 5,972,750 | $3,148,000 | 13,680$ |
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari is a former President whose administration is criticized for marginalizing the North-Central region.
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Nigeria:
Former President Muhammadu Buhari remains a father figure in the APC.
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Nigeria:
Buhari played a key role in rallying support for Akinwumi Adesina's second term as AfDB President.
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Nigeria:
Sani questioned the silence of many voices during what he said was a period of extreme insecurity and nepotism under Buhari.
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Nigeria:
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Minister of Information is Lai Mohammed.
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari's presidency is referenced as a period of poor democratic performance.
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari was the former President who approved some policies of Godwin Emefiele.
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari campaigned on Jonathan’s weaknesses and also failed to secure the release of the Chibok girls.
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Nigeria:
The current regime is possibly more oppressive than the one under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari is the President of Nigeria who received a report on road safety after a tragic accident.
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