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President Buhari was raised by his mother, following the death of his father when he was about four years old. He had his primary school education in Daura and Maidua from to , before proceeding to Katsina Middle School in He is blessed with ten children. As a highly regarded officer, President Buhari held several key command and staff, as well as political appointments during his illustrious military career.

The main consideration in appointing him to this position was his strict discipline and incorruptibility.

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The impact of this interventionist agency was felt across the entire nation in its four and a half years of existence. Using the platform of the CPC, a newly formed party without much finance and essential party structures in the states, Buhari was able to garner 12, , votes, coming second to Goodluck Jonathan of the PDP, who polled 22, , votes. The General Elections were quite unique and interesting in redefining the character of the Nigerian political system.

The previously inchoate opposition to the dominant ruling PDP was able to form, consolidate and mature. It was this new party, the APC, much stronger in terms of resources and support base as well as having a pan-Nigerian appeal, that provided the platform upon which General Buhari contested the presidential election.

The perception of most Nigerians about the character of General Buhari greatly influenced the outcome of the elections.