A former governor of Kwara state, and
senator representing Kwara Central
Senatorial District in Nigeria’s upper
legislative chamber, Bukola Saraki,
has issued a statement debunking
reports that he snubbed a truce
meeting called by Vice President
Yemi Osinbajo.
Mr. Saraki is a leading contender for
the presidency of the Nigerian
Senate, but he is not the official
candidate of his party, the All
Progressives Congress, which is
rooting for his main challenger,
Ahmed Lawan.
A report had indicated that Mr. Saraki
boycotted a meeting called by Mr.
Osinbajo to explore the possibilities
of the APC having a consensus
candidate ahead of the election of
principal officers of the Senate and
the House of Representatives
Tuesday.
But the former governor has now
issued a statement, saying he
received no invitation to any meeting
called by the vice president.
He also denied making disparaging
comments about the vice president.
Read full statement below.
SENATOR SARAKI HAS GREAT
RESPECT FOR THE PERSON AND
OFFICE OF HIS EXCELLENCY,
PROF OSINBAJO VICE
PRESIDENT OF FEDERAL
REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
The attention of Senator
Abubakar Bukola Saraki’s media
office has been drawn to a
publication by an online tabloid
which insinuated that “Senator
Saraki Boycotts APC Leadership
Meeting To be Chaired by VP
Osinbajo”
We wish to categorically state
that up to this very point
10:50pm, 8th of June 2015,
senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki
is yet to receive any official
invitation from His Excellency
Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice
President, Federal Republic of
Nigeria or through any other
source for any meeting;
political, social or otherwise.
Understanding the importance
of last-minute consultation
required for the inauguration of
the 8th Assembly, Senator
Saraki has been attending to
meetings with colleagues and
friends on the program for the
8th assembly.
Senator Saraki having been in
public service in different
capacity knows the importance
of respecting the office and
person of the Vice President.
And therefore advise those
spreading false news to cease
and desist.
Senator Saraki therefore, uses
this opportunity to assure His
Excellency, Professor Yemi
Osinbajo, Vice President of
Federal Republic of Nigeria of
his highest regards.
Signed:
Bamikole Omishore
SA Media & Advocacy
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