There was enough drama in Nigerian politics in 2017 to last for decades. Nigerian politics is the gift that keeps on giving.As a Nigerian, when you think you’ve seen it all, the cosmic political director laughs in your face, hands someone his beer and drags you back into the ring for another round.2017 was a very eventful year in Nigerian politics, with at least half of its political actors serving us with a range of contentious, comical and controversial moments.Here are some of the most noteworthy moments of Nigerian politics in 2017:1. Buhari’s medical tripsIt’s unsurprising that the country’s commander-in-chief is its most prominent actor, and President Muhammadu Buhari did not fail to be the centre of attention for most of the year, half of it for the wrong reasons. The president’s two high profile trips to London to treat an undisclosed illness didn’t help his stock much as it sent more than a few tongues wagging.
