7 Hidden Facts To Know About Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Following the announcement of Tinubu as the official flagbearer of the APC in the 2023 presidential elections, he suddenly became a man of interest. People are keen to know if he would be mentally and physically fit to lead the nation, especially seeing his old age. This article would be revealing 7 impressive facts about Bola Ahmed Tinubu that are unknown to many.

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Of course, we all know Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the “Jagaban of Lagos”, a Nigerian accountant and politician who has been the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) since the party’s formation in 2013. Also, he served as the Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 and Senator for Lagos West during the brief Third Republic.

Read on to find out the 7 hidden facts about the Emilokan of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu:

1. His Career

Bola Ahmed Tinubu worked with Arthur Anderson, Deloitte, Haskins, & Sells, and GTE Services Corporation. And in 1983, he worked with Mobil Oil Nigeria.

2. Family

His late mother, Abibatu Mogaji was the Iyaloja of Lagos State when she was alive (His eldest daughter, Folashade Tinubu serves as the current Iyaloja).

3. He was once arrested for his Stance against Bad Governance

Under Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was arrested for his stance against the then government. He was a huge critic of the government and wanted a better regime, people might find it hard to believe this, but he truly did and he was even arrested for it.

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4. His Governorship Tenure

Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the third democratically elected Lagos State Governor following the return of democracy in 1999. Under the Alliance for Democracy political party, he served two terms, and his tenure saw an increase in the internally generated revenue of the state.

5. He saw to the political merger that birthed APC

Ever wondered about the origin of the All Progressives Congress, (APC)? Bola Ahmed Tinubu played a huge part in seeing to the political merger that led to the forming of the All Progressives Congress political party. Following the birth of this party, PDP was sent out of office after ruling for 16 years straight.

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6. His Educational Degree

Interestingly, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a degree holder in Accounting. A degree he bagged from Chicago State University in the United States of America.

7. Ever wondered the reason he is referred to as “Asiwaju” & “Jagaban”?

Bola Ahmed Tinubu holds the title of Asiwaju of Lagos, and he is also the Jagaban of the Borgu Kingdom in Niger State. Therefore, these names are not just mere nicknames but titles.