The former chief of army staff’s underhand dealings while heading critical positions within the army hierarchy underscored the depth of untamed corruption in the military.
Adedayo Akintoye’s discreet ownership of lavish assets reflects a meshing of civil service and luxury lifestyles now increasingly seen amongst government officials in Nigeria.
It was unclear if the position was influenced by the Nigerian first lady, who has long departed for Dubai after becoming disillusioned with her husband’s lacklustre regime.
The Buhari regime has persevered in its provocative culture of skewing federal positions of interest in favour of his tribe and cronies, despite his repeated denials.
Officials said Mr. Ahmad, a presidency social media surrogate, was gleeful about his new appointment at DPR, despite lacking vital training in hydrocarbon regulations.
As his desperation to shield himself and associates from accountability grows, the president has been making appointments that alarm even people within his government.
Abdulaziz Yari was nicknamed the ‘loaded governor’ for his flamboyant waste of public funds, even as he led one of the most deprived states in Nigeria.
David Umahi was given a chance to govern the poorest state in southern Nigeria. But expanding his own pocket has been his priority from day one.
The relationship was kept entirely from the public, going under public radar even as Mr. Abubakar sought the presidency against Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.
Mr. Amosun frittered away vast public resources while in office — buoyed by the same confidence in weak institutions that allowed him to get away with brazen arms smuggling.
