Tinubu Didn't Make Buhari President in 2015 – Boss Mustapha Declares.
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has dismissed the popular claim that President Bola Tinubu was responsible for making Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria’s president in 2015.
Speaking at the launch of “According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience”, a new book by former presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, Mustapha argued that Buhari’s long-standing support base played the defining role in his victory.
According to Mustapha, Buhari already commanded 12.2 million votes prior to the APC merger, and the combined contribution of the legacy parties, including Tinubu's political machinery, added only about 3.2 million votes, bringing the total to 15.4 million votes in the 2015 presidential election.
“The merger helped, but it didn’t make Buhari president. He already had a massive voter base,” Mustapha stated.
At the same event, President Tinubu, represented by current SGF Senator George Akume, acknowledged former President Buhari’s efforts, saying:
“Nation-building is a relay. President Buhari laid the foundation for the reforms we are now consolidating.”
Also present was former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, who praised Buhari’s conduct in office. Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Buhari’s former Chief of Staff, called for a more deliberate process in selecting Nigeria’s future leaders.
Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Atiku Abubakar, Femi Adesina, and other key figures who served in the Buhari administration were also in attendance.
Garba Shehu’s book aims to provide insights and reflections from his time as a presidential spokesperson, preserving lessons for future generations.
Tags: Buhari, Tinubu, Boss Mustapha, 2015 elections, APC, Garba Shehu, Nigeria politics, book launch, presidential legacy, SGF, Yemi Osinbajo, Atiku Abubakar
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has dismissed the popular claim that President Bola Tinubu was responsible for making Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria’s president in 2015.
Speaking at the launch of “According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience”, a new book by former presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, Mustapha argued that Buhari’s long-standing support base played the defining role in his victory.
According to Mustapha, Buhari already commanded 12.2 million votes prior to the APC merger, and the combined contribution of the legacy parties, including Tinubu's political machinery, added only about 3.2 million votes, bringing the total to 15.4 million votes in the 2015 presidential election.
“The merger helped, but it didn’t make Buhari president. He already had a massive voter base,” Mustapha stated.
At the same event, President Tinubu, represented by current SGF Senator George Akume, acknowledged former President Buhari’s efforts, saying:
“Nation-building is a relay. President Buhari laid the foundation for the reforms we are now consolidating.”
Also present was former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, who praised Buhari’s conduct in office. Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Buhari’s former Chief of Staff, called for a more deliberate process in selecting Nigeria’s future leaders.
Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Atiku Abubakar, Femi Adesina, and other key figures who served in the Buhari administration were also in attendance.
Garba Shehu’s book aims to provide insights and reflections from his time as a presidential spokesperson, preserving lessons for future generations.
Tags: Buhari, Tinubu, Boss Mustapha, 2015 elections, APC, Garba Shehu, Nigeria politics, book launch, presidential legacy, SGF, Yemi Osinbajo, Atiku Abubakar
Tinubu Didn't Make Buhari President in 2015 – Boss Mustapha Declares.
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has dismissed the popular claim that President Bola Tinubu was responsible for making Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria’s president in 2015.
Speaking at the launch of “According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience”, a new book by former presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, Mustapha argued that Buhari’s long-standing support base played the defining role in his victory.
According to Mustapha, Buhari already commanded 12.2 million votes prior to the APC merger, and the combined contribution of the legacy parties, including Tinubu's political machinery, added only about 3.2 million votes, bringing the total to 15.4 million votes in the 2015 presidential election.
“The merger helped, but it didn’t make Buhari president. He already had a massive voter base,” Mustapha stated.
At the same event, President Tinubu, represented by current SGF Senator George Akume, acknowledged former President Buhari’s efforts, saying:
“Nation-building is a relay. President Buhari laid the foundation for the reforms we are now consolidating.”
Also present was former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, who praised Buhari’s conduct in office. Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Buhari’s former Chief of Staff, called for a more deliberate process in selecting Nigeria’s future leaders.
Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Atiku Abubakar, Femi Adesina, and other key figures who served in the Buhari administration were also in attendance.
Garba Shehu’s book aims to provide insights and reflections from his time as a presidential spokesperson, preserving lessons for future generations.
Tags: Buhari, Tinubu, Boss Mustapha, 2015 elections, APC, Garba Shehu, Nigeria politics, book launch, presidential legacy, SGF, Yemi Osinbajo, Atiku Abubakar
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