Five Nigerian women that are likely to influence the 2019 elections

Aisha Buhari

Should President Buhari contest in 2019, it would be interesting to see how Aisha Buhari will ‘paddle her canoe’ as she has once been quoted to have said that she may not support Buhari’s re-election in 2019, in which Buhari in an interview replied, laughing off the comment, said, his wife the first lady, belongs to his kitchen and that he knows not which party that she belongs.

Patience Jonathan

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President of Nigeria is a constant name in political discussions across the country. As a First Lady, she was very vocal against her husband’s ‘enemies’. Even after their tenure ended, her supporters still want to see them Aso Rock. Although, Patience Jonathan is facing series of battles with EFCC over her seized money in Skye bank, she’s expected to campaign against President Buhari/APC in South South Nigeria come 2019.

Aisha Alhassan

An interview with BBC Hausa has shown President Muhammadu Buhari’s Women Affairs Minister, Aisha Alhassan saying she would support Former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2019 presidential election. Throwing her hat into the ring this early only means she’s going all out- not minding her current portfolio.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu

Her term on the floor of the Senate has not been uneventful, as she has locked horns with Senator Dino Melaye on a couple of occassions. Feelers from Bourdillion suggest her husband Asiwaju Bola Tinubu may be giving the Presidency a shot in 2019.

Abike Dabiri Erewa:

Abike Dabiri-Erewa served three terms at the House of Representatives and it was a surprise that she didn’t contest for a higher office in 2015, only becoming an aide to the president. The Ikorodu born politician found out that being a spokesperson to the president could jeopardize her own ambition as many Nigerians still grudge her for being part of the Buhari administration.