Bola Tinubu (Full Name: Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu) is a Nigerian accountant and politician best known as the former Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 and the All Progressives Congress’s presidential nominee for 2023.
INEC declares Tinubu winner of Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election
The All Progressive Congress’s (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been declared the winner of Nigeria’s seventh presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Tinubu received 8,794,726 votes, defeating his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who received 6,984,520 votes.
With 6,101,533 votes, Peter Obi of the Labour Party took third place. NNPP came in fourth place with 1,496,687 votes.
The INEC chairman, Mahmoud Yakubu, declared the result: “Bola Tinubu of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner of the election.”
Obi reported a total of 2,466,638 registered voters, 241,523 valid votes, 249,631 votes cast, and 8,108 rejected votes.
A breakdown of the Presidential election results as presented at the National Collation Centre in Abuja. The total number of registered voters was 25,286,616 and the total number of votes cast was 24,965,218.
State He won
NIGER
APC – 375, 183 (Won)
PDP – 284, 898
LP – 80,452
BENUE
APC – 310,468 (Won)
LP – 308,372
PDP – 130, 081
FCT
APC – 90,902
LP – 281, 717 (Won)
PDP 74, 194
AKWA-IBOM
APC – 160, 620
LP – 132, 683
PDP – 214, 012 (Won)
EDO
APC – 144,471
LP – 331,163 (Won)
PDP – 89,585
ABIA
APC -8,914
LP – 327,095 (Won)
PDP – 22,676
KOGI
APC -240,751 (Won)
LP -56,217
PDP – 145,104
BAUCHI
APC – 316,694
LP – 27,373
PDP – 426,607 (Won)
PLATEAU
APC – 307, 195
LP – 466, 272 (Won)
PDP – 243,808
BAYELSA
APC – 42,572
LP – 49, 975
PDP – 68, 818 (Won)
KADUNA
APC – 399,293
LP – 294, 494
PDP – 554, 360 (Won)
KEBBI
APC – 248,088
LP – 10,682
PDP – 285,175 (Won)
KANO
APC – 517,341
LP – 28,514
PDP – 131,716
NNPP – 997, 279 (Won)
ZAMFARA
APC – 298, 396 (Won)
LP – 1660
PDP 193, 978
SOKOTO
APC – 285,444
LP – 6,568
PDP – 288,679 (Won)
CROSS RIVER
APC – 130, 520
LP – 179, 916 (Won)
PDP -95,425
DELTA
APC -90,183
LP -341,866 (Won)
PDP 161, 600
EBONYI
APC – 42, 402
LP – 259,738 (Won)
PDP 13, 503
ANAMBRA
APC – 5,111
LP – 584,621 (Won)
PDP – 9,036
OSUN
APC – 343, 945
PDP – 354,366 (Won)
LP – 23, 283
KASTINA
APC – 482, 283
LP – 63,776
PDP- 489,045 (Won)
JIGAWA
APC -421,390 (Won)
LP -1889
PDP -386,587
ADAMAWA
APC- 182,881
LP – 105,648
PDP – 417,611(Won)
GOMBE
APC- 146,977
LP- 26,160
PDP – 319,123 (Won)
LAGOS
APC- 572,606
LP- 582,454 (Won)
PDP – 75,750
ENUGU
APC- 4,772
LP- 428,640 (Won)
PDP – 15,749
YOBE
APC- 151, 459
LP- 2, 406
PDP – 198,567 (Won)
OYO
APC- 449, 884 (Won)
LP- 99,110
PDP – 182,977
OGUN
APC- 341,554 (Won)
LP- 85,829
PDP – 123,831
ONDO
APC- 369, 924 (Won)
LP- 47, 350
PDP – 115,463
KWARA
APC- 263,572 (Won)
LP- 31,186
PDP – 136,909
EKITI
APC -201,494 (Won)
PDP – 89,554
LP -11,397
NASARAWA
APC – 172, 922
LP – 191, 361(Won)
PDP – 147,093
TARABA
APC – 135,165
LP -146,315
PDP – 189,017 (Won)
BORNO
APC – 252, 282 (Won)
LP – 7,205
PDP – 190, 921
RIVERS
APC -231, 591(Won)
LP -175, 071
PDP – 88,468
IMO
APC – 66,406
LP -360,495 (Won)
PDP -30,234
Bola Tinubu Personal Life
A Muslim, Tinubu is married to a Christian, Oluremi Tinubu, who is the current Senator representing Lagos central. His mother, Abibatu Mogaji died on June 15, 2014 at the age of 96.
His children include Oluwaseyi Tinubu, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, Abibat Tinubu, and Jide Tinubu who died October 31st, 2017.
Tinubu owns a plethora of properties, some of which include:
The 1,000 hectares of land valued at about N75Billion located at Lakowe near Abijo at Ibeju-Lekki Local Government and given to Lekki concession company [LCC] which is partly owned by Tinubu and Fashola and being developed as golf course and housing estate by Assets and Resource Management Ltd [ARM] as ADIVA project.
The prime land of 157 hectares with 2.5km of Atlantic beachfront valued at about N10Billion.
He paid $20Million [N4.4Billion] to Ibukun Fakeye to commence the project in late 2006. Fashola was said to have released additional funding for this project when he was in power as Lagos State Governor.
The 14 hectares Parkview Ikoyi Estate foreshore land reclaimed by Lagos State Government is also believed to be owned by Ahmed Bola Tinubu and its valued at N3Billion.
The Annex of the Lagos State Guest House in Asokoro, Abuja bought by the State Government in 2006 for N450Million to protect the main house from security breach. Shortly after he left office, the property was transferred to him under the Lagos State pension plan as part of his pension as former governor of Lagos State.
4, Oyinkan Abayomi [formerly Queens] Drive, Ikoyi; A 5- bedroom detached house on one acre of land which was originally the Lagos State Governor’s guest house since 1979 was acquired by Ahmed Bola Tinubu. The property valued at N450Million was signed and released to him by Fashola in 2007 shortly after Fashola assumed office.
Tinubu’s residence at 26Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi is said to worth over N1.5 Billion which is also part of his net worth.
The 250-hectares of land valued at about N35Billion and strategically located at the Ajah junction on Lekki Road which was initially meant for a General Hospital for the people of Eti-Osa is now the property of Tinubu currently in the control of Trojan Estate Ltd, a company owned by Tinubu. The property has been developed as Royal Garden Housing Estate and now worth over 200Billion.
Tinubu also owns some first class luxury cars, one of them is G-Wagon said to worth N600 Million and built with bullet proof and bomb detector apparatus as well as surveillance cameras.
He also acquired for himself sophisticated private jet worth $60Million.
The choice property at Lekki- Epe road on which he built the multi- billion naira Oriental Hotel and the extension of a multi storey car park beside it is said to worth N120Billion together with the hotel.
A Multi-level recreation center by Mobil in Oniru Estate on Lekki-Epe Expressway jointly owned with ARM and Tunji Olowofe is said to worth N25Billion.
Another 3.8 hectare of land at the Lagos State Fisheries Office in Victoria Island valued N3Billion is also his property.
The Fishery Landing jetty at Badore [where the Ilubirin fishermen were to be relocated] valued at N500Million is another choice property of Mr Tinubu.
The entire Ogudu foreshore scheme valued at N5Billion. Adding to the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Net Worth.
The Ilubinrin housing estate [which used to house Lagos State civil servants and judges up till 2007. This housing estate is worth N2.5Billion has been since acquired by Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The former Julius Berger yard at Oko Orisan, Epe valued at N450Million.
Tinbu’s wife, Remi Tinubu, built the massive New Era foundation youth camp at the junction of Eleko, off the Lekki-Epe express road which is also part of Tinubu’s wealth.
TVC Radio Continental is owned by Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of his media investments. These two media outfits is valued at N2.6Billion.
Oando Oil which is manged by his younger brother, Wale Tinubu is in reality owned by Bola Ahmed Tinubu himself. This oil and gas company with revenue of ?449.8 Billion and total equity of N162 Billion is the largest indigenous oil company in Nigeria.
With shares and interest in hundreds of other businesses and interests, Tinubu’s Net Worth is estimated to be N10Trillion making him probably the richest politician in Nigeria after General Ibrahim Babangida.
Why is Tinubu referred to as Asiwaju or Jagaban of Lagos?
Bola Tinubu holds several chieftaincy titles bestowed upon him by people who believe he is deserving due to his role in their affairs. Of all the titles bestowed upon him, Asiwaju or Jagaban are the most commonly used. “Asiwaju” is a Yoruba title that carries the weight of Yoruba ethical principles. It translates as “the one who leads.” The title was bestowed upon him in recognition of his contributions to the development of Lagos State during his tenure as governor. As a result, he is known as the Asiwju of Lagos State.
The title Jagaban appears to be synonymous with Asiwaju. Tinubu received it on February 26, 2006, from the Emir of Borgu in Niger State, Hrh Alh. (Senator) Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III. While announcing the Jagaban of Borgu and Yun Bana Jagaban of Borgu, the emir turbaned him and his wife, Senator Remi Tinubu.
In an excerpted speech, the emir revealed that the title bestowed upon the Asiwaju was his way of recognizing and thanking him (the emir) for his legal assistance during the Emirship squabble with the Nigerian government. While the title can be translated as ‘Boss of Bosses’ in many contexts, the emir stated that in his kingdom, it means ‘Leader of Warriors.’ It can also refer to someone in charge, powerful, and influential in the streets, a neighbourhood, or an industry.
Tinubu’s Family (Wife and Children)
Ahmed Bola Tinubu is married since 1987 which is over 3 decades to the love of his life Oluremi Tinubu, the incumbent senator of the Lagos Central senatorial district.
Tinubu’s children are 6, according to Answers Africa, they are
Jide,
Seyi,
Shade,
Zainab
Habibat
Olayinka
The first three are from the previous marriage while the rest are from his marriage to Oluremi. All of the children are fully grown and excel in their respective careers. More so, Tinubu is also family to Adewale Tinubu (Nephew), the CEO of Oando.
Bola Tinubu’s Major Political Accomplishments
Revamped the civil and criminal procedure rule and created the Citizens Mediation Centre, a well-staffed and independent Office of the Public Defender, offering legal services for the poor.
Instituted a reform plan that helped to improve the welfare of judicial officers, including magistrates
Upgraded facilities at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)
Provided free healthcare services, including free ante-natal care for women, free eye treatments, and glasses for the visually impaired, popularly called ‘JIGI BOLA.’
Established the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)
Created 37 Local Council Development Areas
Established Five additional general hospitals in Lagos state
Pioneered the Bus Rapid Transit System and LAGBUS
Spear-headed the political merger that produced the APC
Tinubu’s Relevance in the APC
Bola Tinubu is currently the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) – a party he formed along with Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. The party’s primary goal was to build a stronger party that would eliminate the ruling party Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), during the 2015 general election.
Tinubu’s initial target was to run as Buhari’s vice-presidential candidate but later conceded for his ally and former justice commissioner, Yemi Osibanjo. 2015 saw Tinubu’s dreams of destroying the then-ruling PDP came through as Buhari rode the APC to victory, ending the sixteen-year rule of the PDP and marking the first time in the history of Nigeria that an incumbent president lost to an opposition candidate.
The APC defeated the PDP a second time in the 2019 general election through his campaign effort. The ‘Jagaban,’ Bola Tinubu is rated as one of the most influential politicians in Africa in the 21st century. His firm and resolute style of politics has helped him attain several accomplishments.
One of his most outstanding achievements would be the number of politicians who served under his tutelage. They include Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the vice president of Nigeria; Babatunde Raji Fashola, Minister of Power, Works, and Housing and one-time governor of Lagos State; Rauf Aregbesola, Osun State governor, among others.
Little wonder he is believed to have surpassed Chief Awolowo’s political record. The former gave life to the Yoruba race through his free education program. However, the latter is considered to have achieved greater success as the first Yoruba politician, whose party, while in the opposition, defeated a ruling party in a presidential election, thereby controlling the central government.
Bola Tinubu’s Major Political Accomplishments
Revamped the civil and criminal procedure rule and created the Citizens Mediation Centre, a well-staffed and independent Office of the Public Defender, offering legal services for the poor.
Instituted a reform plan that helped to improve the welfare of judicial officers, including magistrates
Upgraded facilities at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)
Provided free healthcare services, including free ante-natal care for women, free eye treatments, and glasses for the visually impaired, popularly called ‘JIGI BOLA.’
Established the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)
Created 37 Local Council Development Areas
Established Five additional general hospitals in Lagos state
Pioneered the Bus Rapid Transit System and LAGBUS
Spear-headed the political merger that produced the APC
Official Result of APC primary Election
The official result of the election announced at Eagle Square, Abuja, showed that Asiwaju pulled 1,271 votes out of 2,202 accredited delegates. This shows that the former Lagos State Governor received approximately 58% of the total vote cast.
Below is the compilation of votes:
Bola Tinubu: 1,271 votes
Romiti Amaechi: 316 votes
VP Yemi Osinbajo: 235 votes
Ahmad Lawan: 152 votes
Yahaya Bello: 47
David Umahi: 38
Ben Ayade: 37
Sani Yerima: 4
Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba: 1
Ogbonnaya Onu: 1
Rochas Okorocha: 0
Tein Jack-Rich: 0
Tunde Bakare: 0
Pa Ikeobasi Mokelu: 0
At the age of 40, Bola Tinubu began his political career in 1992.
Bola Tinubu has always been a man endowed with natural leadership abilities. As a young man, he had a passion for politics, so he participated in departmental politics during his school years. In his final year at the University, he even ran for and won his first political office as President of the Accounting Society. Tinubu participated in financial contributions and fund-raising for community development programs in Lagos State while working for Mobil Oil after returning to his home country. He was even known to lead the Primrose Group, a political action organization that advocated for fundamental changes in Lagos State politics.
Bola’s formal political career began in 1992, when he ran for and was elected to the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing the Lagos West constituency. Tinubu’s political career officially began when he was 40, based on his birth date of March 17, 1952. Following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election, Bola Tinubu and other Nigerians formed the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). This group advocated for the restoration of democracy and the recognition of the June 12 results.
Bola Tinubu went into exile in 1994 and returned in 1998 after Sani Abacha died. Bola Tinubu ran for governor of Lagos State in 1999 and was elected on the Alliance for Democracy platform (AD). On May 29, 1999, he was sworn in as the second Executive Governor of Lagos State, a day he described as “special.” He was re-elected for a second term in April 2003, after his first term had expired. During Tinubu’s tenure as governor of Lagos State, he made several decisions that aided the state’s economic and infrastructure development.
He invested heavily in education and returned many schools to their former owners; initiated new road construction needed to meet the needs of the State’s fast-growing population; and fought with the Federal government over whether Lagos State had the right to create new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to meet the needs of its large population. The federal government seized funds intended for state local councils due to the controversy. Despite the odds, he was able to create 37 LCDAs.
Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos State Governor ended on May 29, 2007, when the Action Congress’ Babatunde Fashola took office. Bola Tinubu was brought before the Code of Conduct Tribunal after leaving office as governor of Lagos State for the alleged illegal operation of 16 separate foreign accounts. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission cleared him and Delta State Governors James Ibori and Obong Victor Attah of all charges two years later (EFCC).
Tinubu’s Political Career and Offices Held:
1992 – Elected Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator for the Lagos West constituency.
National Democratic Coalition was founded in 1993. (NADECO)
From 1999 to 2003, he served as the second Executive Governor of Lagos State.
2003-2007- Began and completed his second term as Governor of Lagos State.
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