President Muhammadu Buhari while addressing journalists in Ghana reiterated his stand for transparency and accountability which has prompted him to declare his assets four times while serving Nigeria in various capacities.
President Muhammadu Buhari with Ghanaian President John Mahama.
President Muhammadu Buhari in the course of his visit to Ghana yesterday, 7th of September, says he has so far declared his assets four times.
According to the president, for the four different times he has had a cause to serve Nigeria in various capacities, his assets have had to be declared as required by the law.
“I recall that in 1975 when late Murtala Mohammed became the Head of State, we were lined up – governors, ministers, members of the Supreme Military Council. Officials of Ministry of Justice were brought and every individual was made to declare his assets.
"All Heads of States and Government, governors, ministers, permanent secretaries have to declare their assets because it is a constitutional requirement.
"I have declared my assets four times. When I was governor in 1975, I declared. After being Minister of Petroleum and as a member of Supreme Military Council, I declared.
"When I was Head of State and now as a President, I have also declared,” he told journalist at his joint press conference with Ghanaian president John Mahama.