Former President Muhammadu Buhari has confidently asserted that his administration played a pivotal role in safeguarding Nigeria against corruption. He emphasized that this action was necessary to prevent any corrupt practices from undermining the nation’s economy.

This statement comes in response to allegations made by former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adokie, concerning issues such as Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID), the Paris Club, and the Ajaokuta steel company.

President Buhari clarified that these cases had their origins in a previous administration, one in which Mohammed Adokie was actively involved. He underscored that his administration had inherited these complex challenges, including the P&ID contract and related judgments.

The former president expressed his conviction that his administration’s actions were instrumental in saving Nigeria from the clutches of corruption that had the potential to lead the nation’s economy to collapse. He went on to highlight that his administration’s achievements in the fight against corruption are unparalleled.

This stance reflects President Buhari’s unwavering commitment to addressing issues of corruption in Nigeria, demonstrating the importance of preserving the nation’s economic stability and integrity.

The former president’s response reaffirms the complexity of these cases and the challenges his administration faced in addressing them. It also underscores the significance of transparency and accountability in the fight against corruption, principles that have remained central to his vision for Nigeria.

Culled from ABC News