Femi Adesina, the former presidential spokesperson, explained that the late Muhammadu Buhari was known as “Mai Gaskiya,” or the honest one, because he never misappropriated public funds throughout his extensive career in government. In a detailed tribute marking what would have been Buhari’s 83rd birthday on December 17, 2025, Adesina noted that the former president passed away on July 13, 2025. He recounted a conversation with Mele Kyari, the former head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, who praised Buhari’s integrity by stating that the leader never sought personal favors or financial kickbacks. Adesina emphasized that this reputation for being incorruptible and frugal was shared by many heads of government agencies and served as the foundation for the deep trust many people in the North placed in him.
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