Buhari Leaves Deputy Looking Weak Amid Nigeria Succession Talk
- President chose not to hand power to deputy while abroad
- Attention turning to succession politics before 2023 election
Muhammadu Buhari attends a press conference in Pretoria on Oct. 3, 2019.
Photographer: Phill Magakoe/AFP/Getty Images
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The relationship between Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is in the spotlight after the head of state embarked on a private overseas trip without handing over temporary authority to his deputy.