Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed hs dropped a bombshell.

According to him, he helped President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to win the 2023 elections.

He made the revelation in his recently inaugurated book, “Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration.”

He said: “As the popular aphorism goes, ‘Say it loud, say it often, and it no longer matters if it’s true.’”

“Fully aware of the insidious nature of this campaign, I adopted a two-pronged strategy: to systematically showcase the administration’s achievements and to decisively counter the opposition’s misleading narrative.”

“Exactly 130 days to the general elections, precisely on Oct 18, 2023, my ministry launched the groundbreaking PMB Administration Scorecard Series 2015-2023).”

“The goal was to present verified accomplishments of the Buhari administration and shape public perception during a politically critical period.”

“Under the programme, ministers presented concrete, evidence-based reports on their respective sectors.”

“Each session includes a robust question and answer segment during which journalists critically interrogated the presentations and sought clarifications.”

“The scorecard series was undoubtedly one of the most innovative and impactful electioneering campaign strategies in Nigeria’s recent political history.”

“It provides Nigerians, ahead of the elections, with direct unfettered access to the achievements of the outgoing administration.”

“It offered detailed, ministry-by-ministry presentations and highlighted concrete policy achievements, infrastructural developments and sectoral reforms.”

“By doing so, it not only set the tone for the constructive political discourse but also powerfully reinforced the ruling party’s campaign message across the length and breadth of the country.”

“Apart from disseminating information, the innovation of the Scorecard Series also shifted the dynamics of the political campaign itself.”

“By placing verifiable facts and government achievements directly in the hands of the citizens, it compelled the opposition to constantly play catch-up.”

“With the strategies, the opposition parties found themselves on the defensive throughout the campaign season, mostly dwelling on ‘ad hominem’ arguments.”