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The Digest:

Boss Mustapha, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), revealed that the opposition parties involved in the 2013 APC merger contributed only 3 million votes to Buhari’s 15.4 million votes in the 2015 election. His comments came during the launch of Garba Shehu's book, "According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesman’s Experience."


Key Points:
  • The 2013 APC merger was formed from CPC, ACN, and ANPP.
  • The opposition parties contributed 3 million votes to Buhari’s total of 15.4 million in 2015.
  • Buhari's personal influence, integrity, and disciplined messaging were critical to his victory.
  • Mustapha highlighted the role of Tinubu and Sheriff in lending credibility to the merger.
  • Buhari’s votes increased significantly from 2003 to 2015, with the CPC, ACN, and ANPP merging to form the APC.

Boss Mustapha's comments shed light on the role of opposition parties in Buhari's 2015 presidential win, revealing that much of his success stemmed from his popularity and the support of key figures in the merger.

Sources: The Cable, Premium Times