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APC's 2015 Victory: A Rallying Point, Not a Single Leader

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The formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015 can be attributed to the convergence of several legacy parties, including the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, the All Nigerian People's Party, the Congress for Progressive Change, and chieftains from the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Grand Alliance. Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, revealed that the APC leveraged on the political stature of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the popularity of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) to defeat the erstwhile ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Mustapha, the votes that delivered victory for the APC came mainly from the CPC and followers of Buhari.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC's 2015 victory was a result of the convergence of several legacy parties, including the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, the All Nigerian People's Party, the Congress for Progressive Change, and chieftains from the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Grand Alliance.
  • The political stature of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the popularity of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) were key factors in the APC's victory in 2015.
  • Boss Mustapha, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, attributed the APC's victory to the votes from the CPC and followers of Buhari.
  • The CPC controlled only one state at the time, but its influence and popularity were instrumental in securing the APC's victory.
  • The APC's formation and victory in 2015 can be seen as a testament to the power of coalition politics and the importance of leveraging on existing political structures and popularity.

Statistics:

  • The CPC controlled one state at the time of the APC's formation.
  • The analysis of the APC's formation and victory in 2015 highlights the significant role of coalition politics in the country's democratic landscape.
  • The APC's victory in 2015 was a result of the convergence of various legacy parties, including the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, the All Nigerian People's Party, the Congress for Progressive Change, and chieftains from the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Grand Alliance.

Sources:

  • According to The President: Lessons From A Presidential Spokesman Experience,' written by former presidential spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Sheu.
  • A public presentation at which Boss Mustapha, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, shared his narrative on the APC's formation and victory in 2015.

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