Former Inspector-General of Police Suleiman Abba says he has no regrets about his role during the 2015 presidential election, when he helped ensure that Muhammadu Buhari was declared the winner. Abba, who is seeking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination for Jigawa South-West in the 2027 elections, makes the remarks as part of his campaign activities in Dutse, Jigawa State.
Abba says his actions during the tense vote collation period were motivated by his oath and an aim to maintain peace and law, rather than partisan loyalty. He recalls communications involving then-INEC chairman Attahiru Jega during disruptions at the collation centre and says he assured officials that the situation was under control. He also characterizes later political developments as personal disappointment, saying the APC denied him a Senate ticket at the time.
While both outlets present the same core claim—that Abba regrets nothing about 2015—each emphasizes slightly different elements: one focuses on his statement about his role in declaring Buhari the winner, while the other details the campaign context, his explanation of motivations, and specific recollections of events during the collation process.
