Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu played a significant role in making former President Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria’s president in 2015.
Speaking at the unveiling of a book written by former presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, Mustapha attributed Buhari’s victory to his existing 12.2 million votes, with the merger of legacy parties contributing only 3.2 million votes to the total 15.4 million votes.
Mustapha’s statement comes as President Tinubu hailed Buhari for laying the foundation for reforms his administration is carrying out.
Tinubu, represented by Senator George Akume, emphasised that nation-building is a relay, with each administration building on the efforts of the previous one.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Nigeria’s Head of State, Yakubu Gowon.