Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria's converted democrat comes back from the brinkNigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari re-elected for a second 4-year-term beating main rival Atiku Abubakar with just under 4 million votes.Muhammadu Buhari, who has secured four more years as Nigeria’s president, proved wrong those who doubted he could survive the blows of recession, militant attacks on oilfields, and Islamist insurgency that blighted his first term. The former military ruler showed that his pledge to fight corruption remained popular, particularly when combined with promises to extend social welfare programs aimed at feeding the poor and helping young people find work. Born on Dec. 17, 1942 in Daura in Katsina state in the north, Buhari spent his career in the army. He seized power in 1983 as military ruler, promising to clean the stables of a mismanaged country but was removed after 18 months by another army general.

Source: Standard Digital February 27, 2019 04:18 UTC