Year in review: Major decisions taken by President Buhari in 2020

Year in review: Major decisions taken by President Buhari in 2020

Needless to say, 2020 will go down in the annals of Nigeria's political history as a year not only battered by the harsh effects of COVID-19 but also packed with a lot of drama and critical decisions made by President Muhammadu Buhari to foster his Next Level agenda.

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Upon his re-election, President Buhari made some salient moves to deliver on his campaign promises enshrined in the change mantra.

In this piece, Legit.ng, without much attention to chronological order, outlines some of these crucial resolves made by Nigeria's number one citizen.

Ibrahim Gambari

Months after his former chief of staff, Abba Kyari, died of COVID-19, the president had to appoint Ibrahim Gambari as a replacement. By many accounts, Gambari is competent for the office due to his academic and professional exposure.

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Year in review: Major decisions taken by President Buhari in 2020
Buhari appointed Gambari as a replacement for Abba Kyari (Photo: @APCNigeria)
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However, the president came under numerous verbal attacks for making this decision, with many persons from various regions of the country accusing him of nepotism and lopsidedness in appointments.

APC leadership tussle

Just when the All Progressives Congress was about to experience possible implosion that followed the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the national chairman, President Buhari intervened.

The president, for the sake of peace and in an effort to save the ruling party's face, advised Oshiomhole to step down and went ahead to ratify a new caretaker committee led by Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe.

Year in review: Major decisions taken by President Buhari in 2020
Buhari ratified a new APC caretaker committee led by Governor Buni (Photo: @Mbuhari)
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This came at a time when the APC was in desperate need of a leader after the death of Abiola Ajimobi who stood in as a pillar, though his position was short-lived by death. During this period, Victor Giadom caused no small tension by laying claim to the same position.

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Mahmood Yakubu

The president re-appointed Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) weeks after he recommended a presidential media aide, Lauretta Onochie, as the agency's next national commissioner and got a lot of heat from many politicians who belong to opposition parties.

Year in review: Major decisions taken by President Buhari in 2020
Buhari approved the re-appointment of Mahmood Yakubu as INEC boss
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Edo and Ondo elections

The Ondo and Edo election came and ended in a way that left many concerned persons claiming that the president did not interfere in any way.

Year in review: Major decisions taken by President Buhari in 2020
Buhari was hailed for promoting a process that let to the success of the Edo and Ondo guber (Photo: @APCNigeria)
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Specifically, the governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki, actually commended President Buhari for promoting a process that brought about free and credible polls, instead of using federal might as some detractors both suspected and accused him of.

Signed two budgets

Year in review: Major decisions taken by President Buhari in 2020
President Buhari signed two national budgets in 2020 (Photo: @APCNigeria)
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Moreover, much to his credit, the president made history in Nigeria by signing two national budgets (those of 2020 and 2021) in one year.

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Onyirioha Nnamdi Onyirioha Nnamdi is a graduate of Literature and English Language at the University of Lagos. He is a Politics/Current Affairs Editor who writes on news and political topics for Legit.ng. He brings into his reporting a wealth of experience in creative and analytical writing. Nnamdi has a major interest in local and global politics. He has a professional certificate from Reuters and was awarded the editor with the best listicle for 2021. Contact: 08062988054, o.nnamdi@corp.legit.ng