Bola Tinubu: From godfather of Lagos to Nigeria’s president-elect
By Reuters
01 March 2023 |
11:35 am
For much of his political career, Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu has exerted power from behind the scenes, widely regarded as a "godfather" who uses an extensive patronage network to back candidates for office.
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