Buhari made history in 2015 when he became the first opposition candidate in Nigeria's modern era to defeat a sitting president at the polls, unseating Goodluck Jonathan in what was widely praised as the country's most credible election.
"I have seen the official squad list for the upcoming WAFCON tournament and yes, my name isn't on it. While it hurts and is a tough pill to swallow, I want to make it clear that I hold no grudges, no resentment."
Sixty percent of Nigeria's population lacks reliable electricity, despite the country having vast natural gas reserves, highlighting a paradox of energy poverty amid energy abundance.