President Yar’Adua Declares Asset, sets Commendable Standard for Other Politicians

Being the first Nigerian president to do so, Yar’Adua made public his May asset declaration on June 28, 2007. It said that he had ₦856,452,892 (US$5.8 million) in assets, of which ₦19 million ($0.1 million) belonged to his wife.

In addition, he possessed liabilities of ₦88,793,269.77 ($0.5 million).

His pre-election pledge was accomplished with this revelation, which aimed to deter corruption and serve as an example for other Nigerian leaders.

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