Professor Yemi Osinbajo, have declared their assets, as required by
the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The head of President Buhari's Media Team, Garba Shehu, gave the hint
about the declaration of assets in a statement made available to
Channels Television on Saturday.
"The Code of Conduct Bureau on Friday acknowledged the submission of
President Buhari's and Vice President Osinbajo's assets declaration
form submitted separately on May 28, and signed for by the
organisation's Chairman, Sam Saba. President Buhari's Declarant ID was
given as: 'President: 000001/2015′," the statement read.
The Nigerian Constitution states in Chapter VI Section 140, that a
person elected to the office of President shall not begin to perform
the functions of that office until he has declared his assets and
liabilities as prescribed in the Constitution.
The figures, as declared, are not yet available.
While seeking election into the highest office in the land, the
President had promised Nigerians that he would publicly declare his
assets as soon as he took over government.
Advocates of declaration of assets say it will put a stop to corrupt practices.
After taking the Oath of Office on Friday, President Buhari reiterated
his commitment to tackling corruption in Nigeria, but said his
government would not be interested in "paying off old scores".
—ChannelsTV
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