Buhari pledges to recover stolen funds, assets

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to trace and recover all stolen funds and assets stashed outside the country by looters, if he is re-elected in the February 16 elections.

Speaking during his re-election campaign yesterday in Gombe, Buhari said he would bring back all stolen funds and invest the money in Nigeria.

Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) added that if returned as president, his administration would ensure that there are no wastages.

He told a crowd at the Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe, that he was thankful to Allah who has enabled him to contribute to the peace being enjoyed in the North-east now.

Earlier, during a courtesy call on the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, Buhari promised to continue to improve on the agriculture sector for socio-economic development of the country.

He added that his administration’s policies have enhanced agricultural production in the country, thereby reducing importation of food items.

Buhari said he was in Gombe to thank the people for the support given to him and solicit more for his second term bid.

On his part, Emir Abubakar III commended President Buhari for his contributions to the development of agriculture, youth empowerment and jobs creation.

He said the contributions have impacted positively on the lives of people of the state.

The emir also thanked the president for the oil exploration in Bauchi and Gombe states and called on all stakeholders to do their best to ensure hitch-free elections.