December 27, 2024
Buhari’s Signature Forged in $6.2m For Elections Observers, Says Former SGF
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Buhari’s Signature Forged in $6.2m For Elections Observers, Says Former SGF

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, says the signature on a document authorizing the payment of $6.2 million purportedly used for international election observers, is a failed attempt at reproducing President Muhammadu Buhari’s signature. 

Mr. Mustapha, a former SGF in the Buhari Administration, was testifying in the ongoing trial of former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.

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He denied knowledge of the transaction even after leaving office.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed an amended 20-count charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, conferring undue advantage, and breach of trust among others preferred against Emefiele.

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