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.