Buhari has a loyal following in the northern part of the country, while Abubakar is perceived as widely accepted across different tribes and religions in the country.
Buhari anao wafuasi waaminifu kutoka upande wa kaskazini mwa nchi wakati inaaminika kuwa Abubakar anakubalika kwa upana zaidi katika makabila na dini mbali mbali pote nchini.