No attempt to marginalize anyone’s role in 2015 presidential election – Garba Shehu

Garba Shehu, the former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Muhammadu Buhari, has defended the integrity of his book launch and called out what he described as sensationalism by some sections of the media.

Speaking on TVC’s Beyond The Headlines with Nifemi Oguntoye on Thursday evening, Garba Shehu, said no attempt was made to marginalize anyone’s role in 2015 presidential election during his book launch.

“People should listen to the entire speech, not just cherry-pick words to suit divisive narratives,” Shehu stated.

He emphasized that history must be viewed in totality, not fragments.

Shehu lamented that the fixation on vote statistics was beginning to distract from the primary purpose of his memoir—offering Nigerians a rare insider’s perspective on governance, media relations, and political communication at the highest levels.

He said the book is intended as a resource for young journalists, political aides, and students of governance, stressing that both the achievements and mistakes of past administrations should be studied for the benefit of future generations.

Shehu also addressed his unique political journey, from serving as media aide to Atiku Abubakar during the Obasanjo era to becoming Buhari’s spokesman.

He described his career path not as opportunism, but as a “journey of service,” underscoring his personal belief in serving with integrity, regardless of the political camp.