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President Muhammadu Buhari may be the most powerful person in Nigeria by virtue of his position, however, there are some people he holds in high esteem. For this reason, many have insisted that the president cannot touch these people regardless of whatever wrong the Nigerian public has associated their names with. These people, also, are part of the shakers and movers of the Nigerian political scene, although occasionally from the background, they are behind certain decisions made by President Buhari (which Nigerians get to see).

We have compiled a list of seven such people and present them below:

1. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo

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Touted as one of Nigeria's strongest politicians ever, Obasanjo, a former Nigerian president, is one of the 'untouchable' Nigerians in this age. Despite the fact that many calls have been made by many Nigerians and different groups for the probe of the former military ruler, he has never for once been invited for questioning by the anti-graft agencies over any form of misappropriation. He has also been within the corridors of power since he became Nigeria's democratically-elected president in 1999. Chief Obasanjo, a respected Ogun high chief, has also parleyed with every president who has emerged he left the post.

2. Major General Abdulsalami

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Abubakar His eleven-month rule over Nigeria (from June 1998-May 1999), especially because of the manner in which he relinquished power to a civilian, has earned him a legendary status in Nigeria. Whether or not he is guilty of any form of corrupt act, Abdulsalami has overseen many of the conflict resolution committees in the country, and was also reportedly among those who aided ex-president Goodluck Jonathan in making that invaluable call to President Muhammadu Buhari to concede defeat in last year's presidential election. And despite the fact that his name has been consistently mentioned in the infamous Halliburton scandal, there has not been any reason for him to be invited over for questioning.

3. Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan

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Nigeria's former president's istration has been termed the most corrupt in the country's history, this is no longer news, but Nigerians have been stunned that he is yet to be invited by the anti-graft. Such was the corruption under his istration that The Economist referred to him as an ineffectual buffoon for watching his ministers and cronies swindle monies under his watchful eyes. The reason for this is not far fetched, he is one of the most powerful Nigerians who remain untouchable for the present Nigerian president. Unconfirmed sources revealed that one of the reasons he made that call to President Buhari after losing the March 2015 presidential election, was because he had been promised a soft-landing as soon as he relinquishes power smoothly. After his loss, he has been invited to countless events, where he has been asked to mentor leaders, as well as other African leaders on peace and conflict resolution.

4. Atiku Abubakar

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One of those fingered in the Halliburton case, Nigeria's former vice president is surely one of the most powerful Nigerians in this generation. He is not just one of the stakeholders in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku ranks as one of those who make decisions in the northern part of the country. There were even reports that there was friction between him and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the 2019 presidency, as he was believed to have started parleying with some of his loyalists to take over from President Buhari. But, in spite of all the claims made against Atiku, President Buhari is said to hold him in high esteem and cannot seem to find any fault against him. Atiku is also one of the many philanthropic Nigerians, and this gesture has endeared him to many

5. General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida

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Another name mentioned in the infamous Halliburton Scandal, General Babangida is another Nigerian who remains ever powerful. Fondly referred to as 'Maradona', the former Military president has been acting behind the scene since he left office in 1993. He is mostly famous in the Nigerian political sphere for his annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential which late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola was believed to have won among other corruption allegations. Many groups and bodies have called for his probe as they believe his regime was the most corrupt of all former Nigerian military heads, but like others on this list, he remains one of those President Buhari is yet to invite for questioning. Perhaps, a day is coming when the Halliburton scandal would be reopened and he would be mentioned for questioning. But at the moment, he remains an untouchable political figure operating from the background.

6. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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The Jagaban of Borgu, as he is fondly called, is arguably the most powerful politician in the country at this moment. The former two-term governor of Lagos state and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), almost single-handedly oversaw the ouster of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 general elections and has attained a legendary status in the country (especially among Yorubas) ever since. But, then, he has been plagued with series of controversial allegations. Many believe that he has many skeletons in his cupboard, but then he has never been convicted of committing any corrupt act. He remains one of the shakers of Nigeria's economy and about the greatest decision maker in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) despite the fact that he is only a national leader of the party. Some Nigerians even believe that he is as strong as President Buhari or even stronger

7. Rotimi Amaechi

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He is touted as the Lion of Niger Delta, Rotimi Amaechi is one of Nigeria's most rugged politicians. Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers state, is Nigeria's minister of transport, having gone through a stern screening session at the National Assembly. His screening was postponed severally because there were reports of corruption allegations against him from certain quarters in his native Rivers state, but when it eventually held, Amaechi noted publicly that he had never collected bribe in his life. President Buhari had been asked to probe the former Speaker of the Rivers state House of Assembly, for corruption as many also believe he dug into the state's coffers to ensure the APC won the last general elections, a major reason sources say the president cannot probe him. About two weeks ago, there was violence in the Niger Delta state and Amaechi was in the state and allegedly contributed to the malpractice in the election. Yet, the president still rates him as one of his most trusted allies, especially within the APC caucus. Maybe the former governor would be invited for questioning in the coming months, but as things stand now, President Buhari cannot still touch him.CONTINUE READING


Do you agree with this list? Any addition or subtraction?

SOURCE: AM NEWS
READ MORE: http://www.amnews.com.ng/2017/03/7-influential-nigerians-president-Buhari-cannot-touch.html

No Igbo on the list ??


Yeebos won't be happy to see this. Meanwhile flatrons take this rope and do the needful.

Rotimi Amaechi? Lol

Abeg, me wetin you dey smoke. Even Tinubu is doubtful but i can understand.

The day I get appointed as EFCC chairman, they must be interrogated

GEJ is not untouchable. He will be tried if found guilty and nothing will happen because nobody gives a hoot.

Buhari himself for forging WAEC and NEPA bill Certificate to delude Nigerians

what of Nnamdi Kanu?

Even Buhari himself is guilty, so he cant touch them

Change title to 7 most corrupt and untouchable Nigerians. Everyone of them almost own as much money as the country, yet Buhari is busing running after political opponents accused of stealing 1 million naira!

Fayose go be next , but what prove do you gat that they are all corrupt. The topic of the tread 7 most currupt and inflential politician .....the topic of the link u provided is 7 most inflential politicians ...... abeg modify ur topic jare.

naijaking1:
Change title to 7 most corrupt and untouchable Nigerians. Everyone of them almost own as much money as the country, yet Buhari is busing running after political opponents accused of stealing 1 million naira!

DONE!

Oxtonguy:
Fayose go be next

Fayose go hear am next year

Afriifa:
Buhari himself for forging WAEC and NEPA bill Certificate to delude Nigerians

You wey get WAEC nko....you have used it to murder English.... ...smh @ 'delude'....

OP, add TY Danjuma to your list.

Gowon, Shonekan, Alex Ekwueme, Dangote, Maitama, Abacha's son

xstry:
GEJ is not untouchable. He will be tried if found guilty and nothing will happen because nobody gives a hoot.

see your small brain

bejeiodus:
OP, add TY Danjuma to your list.

LOL..

See the names. ..tomorrow they will say the same stock of people are the most honest and that's why they are d only ones qualified to head anti-corruption agencies.

CarolineOlawale:
No Igbo on the list ??


Yeebos won't be happy to see this. Meanwhile flatrons take this rope and do the needful.

are u celebrating corruption or what?

enigma3000:


are u celebrating corruption or what?

I'm celebrating d uselessness of flatrons in Nigeria

freeze001:
See the names. ..tomorrow they will say the same stock of people are the most honest and that's why they are d only ones qualified to head anti-corruption agencies.

INCOMPLETE LIST.Where did u put the ever powerful Theophilus Danjuma and Gowon ?

MONITZ:
INCOMPLETE LIST.Where did u put the ever powerful Theophilus Danjuma and Gowon ?

Yes

7 Most Corrupt and Influencial Nigerians, President Buhari Cannot Touch) dont u kn how to use the word "coma" when u ar typing？

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...naija my country.

If you had a gigantic whistle, you could hit a jackpot with these guys


Typos - "Influential"

- "Nigerian Presidents"

CarolineOlawale:
No Igbo on the list ??


Yeebos won't be happy to see this. Meanwhile flatrons take this rope and do the needful.

WHAT NAME CAN WE CALL YOUR KIND OF MADNESS?

CarolineOlawale:
No Igbo on the list ??


Yeebos won't be happy to see this. Meanwhile flatrons take this rope and do the needful.

Whao ! Coming from a lady, thats strong.
You must possess a steely heart.

No mamman daura which kind list be this

CarolineOlawale:
No Igbo on the list ??


Yeebos won't be happy to see this. Meanwhile flatrons take this rope and do the needful.

Can u just pretend to have sense for once, cant u see that they are corrupt nigerians, Igbos are not corrupt. By the way Amaechi is Igbo.

CarolineOlawale:


I'm celebrating d uselessness of flatrons in Nigeria

Madam jst imagine ur wall? Why are u so obsessed with the Igbo's. I think ur hatred for that tribe is driving u nuts... And the moods won't do anything abt this person. You guys shd keep promoting hatred and tribalism...