But this time he takes over the reins after being democratically elected.
It is a historic moment for the country.
Never before has an opposition candidate won a presidential election.
But Buhari has many challenges ahead.
Can he change the course of Africa’s most populous and wealthy country?
Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault
Guests:
Max Gbanite, security and defence analyst with MHG Leadership and Strategic Security Centre.
Manji Cheto, vice president of Teneo Intelligence.
Tolu Ogunlesi, West Africa Editor for The Africa Report.
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By Inside Story