Tinubu's Role in Buhari's Rise to Presidency Unveiled by Presidential Aide

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's influence in the rise of former President Muhammadu Buhari to the presidency has been highlighted by Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi. In a social media post, Ajayi shed light on the crucial role Tinubu played in Buhari's victory in the 2015 presidential election, which preceded Buhari's general election win. According to Ajayi, Tinubu mobilized APC governors and South West delegates to support Buhari in the 2014 APC primary election at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. This critical intervention, Ajayi emphasized, was essential for Buhari's chances in the general election.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mobilized APC governors and South West delegates to support Buhari in the 2014 APC primary election at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, giving Buhari a crucial edge.
  • Buhari had "12 million captive Northern votes," but he lost three presidential elections in 2003, 2007, and 2011 before his 2015 victory.
  • Belonging to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was crucial for Buhari's presidency, as he would not have won the 2015 general election without first becoming the APC candidate.
  • Temperamental criticism has been raised against former SGF Boss Mustapha, who was accused of "doing a disservice to our recent history with that unnecessary glib at the book launch today."
  • Buhari's past presidential election losses in 2003, 2007, and 2011 demonstrate the significant role of external factors like party support and the APC's primary election mobilization.
  • The Southern Nigerian or "South West" region inherent support mobilized by President Tinubu played a colossal role in this Ilorin historical party primary conference.

Statistics:

  • Buhari lost three presidential elections before winning in 2015: 2003, 2007, and 2011.
  • 12 million Northern voters were "captive," supporting Buhari in the 2015 general election.

Sources:

  • "[Name] has replied the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, who said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not make former President Muhammadu Buhari President in 2015."
  • No other sources provided.