Bola Tinubu

ModernPoliticianNigeria1952 — ?

Current president of Nigeria.

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Quick Facts

Born

1952

Country

Nigeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)34

Political (20%)69

Influence (20%)74

Legacy (20%)60

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)56

Total Score63.4

Bola Tinubu — Complete Timeline

1999 AD

Election as Governor of Lagos StatePolitical Action◆ Major

Bola Tinubu was elected Governor of Lagos State under the Alliance for Democracy (AD) party. His tenure focused on tax reform and urban development, transforming Lagos into a major economic hub.

GovernorshipLagosDevelopment

Impact: regionalconstructive

2013 AD

Formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC)Political Action

Tinubu was a key architect in the merger of several opposition parties to form the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC successfully challenged the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) and won the 2015 presidential election.

Political PartyMergerAPC

Impact: nationalconstructive

2023 AD

Fuel subsidy removalReform◆ Major

Tinubu announced the removal of the fuel subsidy in his inaugural speech, leading to a sharp increase in fuel prices and transportation costs. The policy was intended to free up funds for development but caused widespread hardship.

SubsidyEconomic ReformHardship

Impact: nationaldestructive

Election as President of NigeriaPolitical Action

Tinubu won the 2023 Nigerian presidential election as the APC candidate, defeating Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. His victory was contested in court, but he was sworn in as the 16th president of Nigeria.

ElectionPresidencyAPC

Impact: national