The largest democracy in Africa, Nigeria, will swear in its new president on Monday.
71-year-old Bola Tinubu, who won the election in February, promised to restore hope in the country. But once in office, he'll have a lot of economic and security problems to deal with.
Muhammadu Buhari, who served two terms as president, will be replaced by Tinubu. High inflation, rising debt, and an increase in kidnappings for ransom are all problems facing the nation.
His two closest rivals are currently arguing that electoral manipulation caused him to win the election in court. However, the departing president has endorsed the legitimacy and fairness of the election.
The importance of the inauguration ceremony in Abuja is underscored by the presence of notable guests from several African countries, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Tinubu won't have much time to celebrate because Nigerians want quick results. The economy of the nation is being severely challenged by factors like rising unemployment, soaring inflation, and a declining oil industry.
Tinubu is anticipated to approach the task with technocratic expertise and care given his background as a trained accountant and his successful tenure as the governor of Lagos, where he revitalized the commercial center.
However, critics of the incoming president contend that he no longer possesses the same vigor that he once displayed in his initiatives to modernize Lagos. His numerous trips abroad and treatment in London in 2021 for an undisclosed illness have prompted questions about his health.
Such criticisms have been dismissed by Tinubu, who asserts that holding the office of president does not necessitate Olympic-level physical preparedness. Additionally, his supporters note that Joe Biden, the president of the United States, is older at 80 years old.
But Tinubu's reign could be short-lived if Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, the runner-up and third-place finishers in the February election, get their way. Tuesday is anticipated to be the first day of hearings for the election tribunal.
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