By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Buhari Defends Ministers Against Corruption Allegations
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Buhari Defends Ministers Against Corruption Allegations

Gbolahan Adeyemi
By Gbolahan Adeyemi
Published: July 19, 2016
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE


President Muhammadu BuhariPresident Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to discerning Nigerians to ignore orchestrated attempts to sully the integrity of ministers and other senior government officials, who are being tarred with the brush of corruption without any concrete evidence.

The President made the statement in a press release issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to Adesina, President Buhari was Reacting to reports, particularly by online media, that the immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), who is also Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, is being investigated over crude oil swap deals and gas liftings during his tenure as GMD of the petroleum corporation.

He said the President appealed for decent and civilized comments, particularly when it has to do with the integrity of those who are serving the country.

- Advertisement -

“Terrible and unfounded comments about other people’s integrity are not good.
We are not going to spare anybody who soils his hands, but people should please wait till such individuals are indicted,” the President said.

President Buhari reiterated the administration’s commitment to probity, accountability and integrity, promising that transparency remains a watchword, which would never be trifled with.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:buhari
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByGbolahan Adeyemi
Entertainment News writer
Follow:
Gbolahan Adeyemi is a writer for Okay Nigeria. A budding individual with the strive to share and inform the masses with contents relating to their beliefs, lifestyle and all about the entertainment.
Previous Article Nigeria Loses N127bn to Cyber Crime – Minister Adebayo Shittu Says
Next Article I Did Not Collect N75m For Anti-Melaye Rally – Kemi Nelson Reacts

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,560.00
Sell Rate ₦1,570.00

Updated: 2 days ago

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

Quick Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Police Blockade of PDP Secretariat Triggers Political Turmoil and Heated Reactions
Politics
APC Welcomes Kwankwaso Back to Collaborate with President Tinubu
Politics
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
FG Hails Success of E-Visa System, Processes Over 14,000 Applications in Six Weeks
News
Google Releases June 2025 Core Update
Tech
NELFUND
NELFund Warns Students Against Fake Loan Portal, Urges Caution Over Fraudulent Links
Education
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

International

Tinubu and Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Agree to Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 30, 2025
Ali Bukar Dalori
Politics

Ali Bukar Dalori Assumes Role as APC Acting National Chairman After Ganduje’s Resignation

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 30, 2025
MI Abaga
Celebrities

MI Abaga Expresses Regret Over Past Support for APC

Damilola A.
Damilola A.
June 30, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?