Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- The 2007 Nigerian presidential election was a pivotal moment in the country's history, marking the first time power was transferred from one civilian government to another. The election saw several prominent Northern politicians, including Atiku Abubakar (Action Congress), Muhammadu Buhari (ANPP), and Ibrahim Babangida (PDP), contest the presidency. These politicians, all from the North, were seen as strong contenders, with Atiku Abubakar being a former Vice President and a seasoned politician, Muhammadu Buhari a former military ruler and Head of State, and Ibrahim Babangida also a former military ruler and Head of State. Despite their individual strengths, they ultimately yielded to Umaru Yar'Adua, who was the PDP can...