More revelations have emerged from the newly launched authorised biography of President Muhammadu Buhari, titled "Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria."
The book, written by Professor John Paden, revealed that Buhari is in possession of implicating letters written by former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Jonathan, in the letter, was said to have requested "off-budget funds" - funds not included in the Federal Government budget.
In chapter 20 of the book, titled 'Corruption and law in military procurement,' the author captured how PDP leaders diverted and looted the nation's funds.
According to Paden, the purpose of Buhari's anti-corruption war is not to jail former top government officials but to retrieve the stolen funds.
He said if the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) goes after Jonathan or other former Presidents, or military leaders, the stability of Nigeria's political system would be at stake.
Paden, however, said such former leaders, in exchange for immunity, could help the government identify patterns and sources of corruption.
This is believed to be the reason the EFCC has not gone after Jonathan and other former leaders yet.
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