Fatima Buhari, daughter of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that her father’s signature was forged on certain official documents during his presidency.

Speaking in the biography From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari by Charles Omole, Fatima, a forensic auditor, said she personally reviewed some documents and showed her father examples of the forged signatures. She noted that others had also raised concerns about the authenticity of the president’s signature.

According to the book, Fatima emphasized that the issue of forgery was not limited to her father’s administration, pointing out that previous governments had encountered similar problems. She described the discovery as alarming, highlighting the need for stricter oversight and accountability in handling official documents.

Fatima Buhari also stressed the importance of transparency in governance, suggesting that robust auditing and verification mechanisms could help prevent such issues in future administrations. Her revelations provide a rare insider perspective on the challenges faced by the late president in maintaining integrity and proper documentation during his tenure.

The biography further explores Muhammadu Buhari’s journey from military leadership to democratic governance, with personal accounts from family members and close associates shedding light on his legacy and the hurdles he encountered while in office.