The word 'godfather' has different meanings to different people. In Nigerian politics, a godfather is a 'big boss' that maintains political control of a territory by ensuring that either he or his self-chosen appointees are elected to govern such areas.
They include the rich and political influencers who contribute to campaign funds of some candidates with the aim of winning elections.
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