In a recent media interaction in Abuja, the special assistant to the chairman of the CCB, Mustapha Musa, disclosed this information.

He stated that the asset declaration forms were distributed to all newly elected and re-elected public officials.

Musa also emphasized that noncompliance could have repercussions.

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According to Musa, the declaration of assets is a fundamental prerequisite for assuming and vacating public office.

He said:

“As an agency of government, we have already done our work according to the constitutional mandate; we have issued assets declaration forms to the newly elected and returning public officers.

 

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“But since asset declaration administration is a continuous process, we have started receiving some completed forms from some of them while some are yet to return theirs.

“The constitution is clear on defaulters; hence they should declare before they are sworn in or they face the consequences.”

 

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Tinubuis expected to succeed President Muhammadu Buharion May 29, 2023, while Yemi Osinbajo passes over the vice presidency of Nigeria to Shettima.