Why I Can’t Forget Late Former President Buhari – Ex-EFCC Boss, Waziri

The former Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mrs. Farida Waziri, has revealed why she can never forget the late former President, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.

Thelensng reports that Gen. Buhari passed away at a London clinic at the age of 82 on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

In her tribute, Waziri stated that she would never forget the role Buhari played in her life, both as a leader and as a man of unwavering integrity.

“The passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari has touched the hearts of millions across our nation. It is a solemn reminder that no matter the trials and complexities of life, a man will be remembered, indeed, by the values he steadfastly upheld.

“In President Buhari, Nigeria witnessed a man whose life was shaped by discipline, defined by incorruptibility, and anchored in an unwavering commitment to truth,” she said.

The former EFCC boss recalled Buhari’s early days as a military ruler and his democratic tenure as President, noting that his devotion to the fight against corruption remained undimmed.

She stressed that Buhari was resolute in his pursuit of integrity in public service, even when it meant walking a lonely road.

“His personal conduct spoke louder than rhetoric: he lived modestly, acted justly, and held himself to a higher standard. I pay tribute to him not only as a public servant but as one whose principled actions touched my own life. In a system where justice is often elusive, President Buhari stood firm for what was right.

“It was under his leadership that the injustice done to me, by the denial of my rightful retirement rank as Assistant Inspector General of Police, was rectified. That act alone spoke volumes of his character: he recognised truth, and he acted on it,” Waziri remarked.

“President Buhari may have departed this world, but his legacy of moral strength and relentless anti-corruption crusade will echo through generations. May history remember him kindly—as a soldier, a statesman, and above all, a man of integrity. May his soul find peaceful repose,” she prayed.