The incumbent candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Buhari won the 2011 presidential election after defeating former president Goodluck Jonathan.
Mgombea anayemaliza muda wake kutoka chama cha Maendeleo kwa watu wote. Buhari alishinda kiti cha Uraisi mwaka 2011 baada ya kumshinda rais wa zamani Goodluck Jonathan.