The Digest:
The Presidency has rejected Boss Mustapha's claim that President Bola Tinubu’s role in Buhari's 2015 victory was overstated. Presidential spokesperson Temitope Ajayi emphasized Tinubu’s crucial role in Buhari’s emergence as the APC’s presidential candidate and his success in the general election.
Key Points:
- Mustapha’s remarks downplay Tinubu’s influence on Buhari’s victory.
- Ajayi highlighted Tinubu’s political mobilization in the 2014 APC primaries.
- Buhari’s 12 million northern votes would not have been enough without Tinubu’s support.
- Buhari won the 2015 election with a total of 15.4 million votes, defeating Jonathan.
- Tinubu’s "Emi Lokan" claim recalls his critical role in Buhari’s 2015 success.
- The dispute underscores ongoing rivalry over political credit within the APC.
Ajayi’s statement reaffirms Tinubu’s foundational role in Buhari’s 2015 win, as the Presidency pushes back against efforts to downplay it. The issue highlights the ongoing political competition within the ruling APC.
Sources: Premium Times, Channels TV
