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Buhari's Legacy: Former SGF Trashes Tinubu's Claim on 2015 Presidential Election

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Boss Mustapha, the immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has weighed in on the narrative surrounding the 2015 presidential election, stating that former President Muhammadu Buhari already had 12 million existing votes before the merger of legacy parties contributed 3 million votes to his victory. According to Mustapha, the total votes that gave them victory in 2015 were 15.4 million, with Buhari's party contributing 12.2 million votes and the other parties adding 3.2 million votes. This assertion contradicts President Bola Tinubu's claim that Buhari was made president in 2015. Mustapha's claims have sparked a significant discussion on the nature of Nigeria's democracy and the role of leadership in shaping the country's future.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2015 presidential election saw former President Muhammadu Buhari secure 15.4 million votes, with 12.2 million of those votes coming from his party and 3.2 million from other parties.
  • Buhari's 12 million existing votes before the merger of legacy parties were a significant factor in his election victory.
  • The former SGF, Boss Mustapha, commended Buhari for laying the foundation of reforms for President Tinubu's administration.
  • President Tinubu praised Buhari for laying the foundation for the reforms his administration is carrying out, stating that nation building is a relay.
  • Former Nigeria's Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, commended Buhari for his disposition during his tenure.
  • Former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, called for a rethink of the selection of who emerges president and governors across the 36 states of the federation.

Statistics:

  • Total votes scored by Buhari's party in the 2015 presidential election: 12.2 million.
  • Total votes scored by other parties in the 2015 presidential election: 3.2 million.
  • Total votes that gave Buhari victory in the 2015 presidential election: 15.4 million.

Sources:

  • "According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson's Experience," written by former presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu.
  • [No external sources mentioned.]

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