Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has asserted that his administration successfully shielded Nigeria from rampant corruption, responding to allegations made by former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adokie.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, defended his government’s actions against corruption amidst allegations concerning Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID), Paris Club, and the Ajaokuta steel company.
Buhari began by pointing out that the cases in question had their roots in the administration in which Adokie served.
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Buhari came on a rescue mission
He emphasized that his administration had inherited these issues, including the P&ID contract and associated judgments.
In the statement, Buhari’s office said,
“The logical conclusion any reasonable person can draw on P&ID, Paris Club, and Ajaokuta is that President Buhari came on a rescue mission and effectively saved Nigeria from corrupt undertones that were planted to expose its economy to imminent collapse. The success of the Buhari administration in the fight against corruption is unprecedented.”
Nigerians react to President Buhari’s broadcast on naira scarcity
In another news, from a common Nigerian on the street to those on social media, reactions in multitude have trailed the national broadcast of President Muhammadu Buhari on the lingering crisis surrounding the old and new naira notes.
During a televised broadcast on Thursday, February 16, President Buhari said he was well aware of the plight and hardship faced by Nigerians due to the redesign policy.
He, however, insisted that 500 and 1000 notes would no longer be legal tender, adding that only 200 notes would be recirculated to bring ease for the next 60 days.
