Attahiru Bafarawa- one of the major characters in the ongoing investigation into the arms funds diversion scandal of the last administration- says he fought corruption to a standstill between 1999 and 2007 when he was governor of Sokoto state.
Bafarawa, who is on trial alongside former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, says he supports the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Wednesday, the former governor said: “In spite of our ongoing trial by the court in relation to the arms deal allegations, I still support Buhari’s anti-corruption war.
Nigerians should support the President’s efforts to tame the social monster, corruption as it stalls the even socio-economic development of the nation.”
“I also fought corruption to a standstill when I was a governor in Sokoto state between 1999 and 2007.
That was why I was able to leave over N12 billion in the coffers of the state when I left office in 2007.”
“I have taken the matter as an act of God and I am happy that Allah has enabled me to take it as such.
As for me, I will not comment on any issues now since the matter is currently in the court.”
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