John Stuart of Bute vs Umaru Musa YarAdua

Bute was appointed Prime Minister by George III, becoming the first Scottish-born holder of the office. His close relationship with the King and his Scottish background made him deeply unpopular with the English public and political elite.

Bute's government introduced a tax on cider production to raise revenue. The tax provoked widespread protests in cider-producing regions, especially the West Country, and contributed to Bute's unpopularity and eventual resignation.

Bute's government negotiated the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years' War. Britain gained Canada, Florida, and territories in India, but Bute was criticized for returning some conquests to France and Spain, fueling accusations of weakness.

Facing intense public hostility, parliamentary opposition, and mob violence, Bute resigned as Prime Minister after only 11 months. He remained influential as a behind-the-scenes advisor to George III, but never held high office again.

YarAdua was elected President of Nigeria in 2007 under the People's Democratic Party, succeeding Olusegun Obasanjo. His election was marred by allegations of fraud, but he promised reforms and anti-corruption measures.

YarAdua launched a amnesty program for militants in the Niger Delta region in 2009. The program offered disarmament, rehabilitation, and cash payments to reduce oil production disruptions and violence.

YarAdua died in office in 2010 after a prolonged illness. His death led to a constitutional crisis over succession, with Vice President Goodluck Jonathan eventually assuming power after YarAdua's absence from the country.