From what I’ve learned, Bola Ahmed Tinubu became this big political figure mostly ’cause of his time as Lagos governor. Lagos is like the heart of money and business in Nigeria, so anyone who does well there gets noticed everywhere. But honestly, I think it’s way more than just improving Lagos. People say he built this crazy strong network with other politicians, business people, and even outside Nigeria. He knew how to make deals and get people on his side so they’d all help him later.

I remember people saying Tinubu was a kingmaker, like he helped other people win elections so they owed him big favors. That’s how he kept growing his influence even after leaving office. Other politicians want allies like that. It wasn’t just about fixing roads or schools – though those things helped too. It’s more about who you know and how you play the politics game. That’s what really boosted Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s power. And sometimes, people question if all those connections are good for the country, or just for his own team.