Former Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari achieved a lot during his eight years in office and left behind a lasting legacy.
Mohammed stated that Buhari’s record in office should not be judged based on the actions or trials of a few former ministers.
He insisted that the former president’s contributions to Nigeria remain significant and enduring.
“I don’t think the legacy of Buhari is on trial. He did so much within his eight years,” Mohammed said.
He made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday. The former minister was responding to questions about some former ministers of the Buhari administration who are currently facing investigations and trials.
According to Mohammed, it would be unfair to link the personal issues of a few officials to the overall performance of the former president.
He argued that Buhari’s administration should be assessed based on its policies, reforms, and long-term impact on the country.
“The legacy of Buhari is so huge, and it’s so enduring that it will be unfair to take the issue of a few ministers who have been alledged, as if the entire legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari is on trial….”
Mohammed explained that Buhari’s government recorded achievements in key areas such as infrastructure development, agriculture, social investment programmes, and the fight against corruption.
The Ex-Minister noted that no administration is without challenges, but Buhari’s efforts should be acknowledged within the broader context of governance.
He also stressed that accountability processes involving former officials should be allowed to run their course without dragging the image of the former president into controversy.
According to him, individual responsibility must be separated from collective judgment of an administration.
Mohammed maintained that history would be kinder to Buhari and that many of his policies would be better appreciated with time. He added that legacy should be measured by impact, not by ongoing legal cases involving former aides.
Recall, POLITICS NIGERIA earlier reported that some former ministers and top appointees who served under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari have recently been mentioned in ongoing corruption investigations.
Among those linked to various allegations are former Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
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