Atiku Abubakar vs William Lai

Atiku Abubakar was elected Vice President under President Olusegun Obasanjo on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform. He served two terms from 1999 to 2007, overseeing economic reforms and privatization efforts.

After failing to secure the PDP presidential nomination, Atiku Abubakar defected to the Action Congress (AC) and ran as its presidential candidate in the 2007 election. He lost to Umaru Yar'Adua of the PDP.

Atiku Abubakar ran as the PDP presidential candidate against incumbent Muhammadu Buhari. He lost the election, which was marked by allegations of irregularities and legal challenges that reached the Supreme Court.

William Lai was elected as the first mayor of the newly formed Tainan City, a DPP stronghold. He served two terms from 2010 to 2017, focusing on urban renewal and cultural development. His tenure was marked by efforts to transform Tainan into a cultural and tourism hub.

William Lai was appointed Premier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by President Tsai Ing-wen. He served from 2017 to 2019, overseeing economic policies and social welfare programs. His premiership was noted for his pragmatic approach and efforts to boost the economy.

William Lai was elected Vice President of Taiwan as the running mate of President Tsai Ing-wen. They won a landslide victory, with Lai receiving over 57% of the vote. His role focused on domestic affairs and supporting the president's agenda.

William Lai was elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) as the DPP candidate, succeeding Tsai Ing-wen. He won with 40% of the vote in a three-way race, defeating the KMT and TPP candidates. His presidency began with a focus on national security and economic resilience.