Former Head of State, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari (rtd), has disowned his purportedly adopted son, Muhammadu Buhari, who is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N20 million scam. The Junior ‘Buhari’ was said to have obtained the money from one Mrs. Nwokocha Florence to invest in an oil and gas business with a promise to make mouthwatering returns but failed to do so.

Buhari, however, says he has nothing to do with the purportedly adopted son. A statement issued late last night on his behalf by the Chairman of Buhari Vanguard, Com Jasper Azuatalam, said: “Gen Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd) wishes to state categorically that he does not have any adopted son called “Muhammadu Buhari” and had no need to adopt a son at any time having been blessed with choice children, both male and female. Muhammadu Buhari and his family do not know the said “Muhammed Buhari” who is alleged to be involved in a #20M scam and is being held by EFCC as reported by Saharareporters.

“It is regrettable to note that after several unsuccessful attempts to smear the hard earned respect, popularity, dignity, and enviable image of Muhammadu Buhari, mischief makers have resorted to a laughable tactic of linking Muhammadu Buhari to a crime just because someone who has been alleged to have committed a crime somewhere bears the name “Buhari”.

“Muhammadu Buhari is blessed with very descent and disciplined children who obviously took after their father. His children have no single record of stealing and inordinate behavior anywhere in the world. They do not seek attention, but have proven the stuff their father is made of any time their character is put to test.

“However, this is understandable, since the entire attempts by mischief makers to discredit Muhammadu Buhari as an individual have failed. We frown at this poorly articulated gimmick to indirectly link Muhammadu Buhari and his family to a crime allegedly committed by someone unknown to him and his family just for the fact that the said suspect bears the name “Muhammed Buhari”.

“We urge Nigerians to ignore the said report as Muhammadu Buhari and his family will continue to set the pace for others to follow in good character and conduct.”

•Photo shows Gen. Buhari.