Reacting to Mustapha’s comments, Farouk on Channel TV said the former SGF was not part of the inner circle or political process that led to Buhari’s historic win and therefore lacked the authority or context to speak on Tinubu’s contribution.

“Boss Mustapha was nowhere to be found when we were building the political alliance that made President Buhari’s victory possible. He cannot tell the story because he was not there,” Farouk stated.

He defended Tinubu’s efforts, saying the former Lagos State Governor played a critical role in galvanizing support, resources, and political strategy that helped Buhari cross the threshold from perennial candidate to elected president in 2015.

“Those of us who were involved know how much Tinubu sacrificed — from mobilizing the South-West to forging the APC alliance. Without that support, Buhari may not have made it,” he added.

Farouk also warned that such statements by Mustapha could further deepen divisions within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at a time when unity is needed the most.

“This is not the division that we need right now. The country is facing serious challenges, and instead of stirring controversy, we should be focused on building trust, not breaking it.”

The comments come amid growing political tension within the APC, as several northern figures and former Buhari loyalists have expressed dissatisfaction with the current administration.

Boss Mustapha had earlier dismissed Tinubu’s claim of “making Buhari president,” at a book launch insisting that Buhari had already built a massive 12 million  political following long before the APC merger.

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