No fewer than 15 witnesses have been lined up by the Federal Government in the forgery case brought against the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu.

Others due to appear before the court on Monday for allegedly forging the Senate Standing Rules 2015 are a former Clerk of the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, and the Acting Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly‎, Benedict Efeturi.


In the court summons pasted on the Notice Board of the National Assembly on Tuesday, about 15 witnesses were listed by the Federal Government to testify against the defendants.

Among the witnesses are Senator Solomon Ewuga, Senator Ita Enang, Senator Ajayi Borrofice, Senator Kabiru Marafa, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Senator Abu Ibrahim, Senator Ahmad Lawan and David Igbodo, an Assistant Superintendent of Police.

midolian:
yes?

Senate summons Attorney General over forgery charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to explain the basis for the forgery charges pressed against the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu.

The resolution to summon Mr. Malami followed a motion by Dino Melaye who said on Tuesday that “there is impending threat to democracy” and that the executive arm of government plans to enthrone “one man rule”.

The senate wants the AGF to “explain and justify his action with evidence and why it does constitute gross abuse of his office”.

Six senators spoke in “total support” of the motion, saying “it is time to defend democracy”.

The government accuses Messrs. Saraki and Ekweremadu of falsifying the Senate Rules used in electing Mr. Saraki as senate president in June 2015.

The controversial election took place against the wish of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, which Mr. Saraki belongs to.

The senators said Tuesday the Standing Rules used for the elections of their presiding officers were not forged.

Speaking after the motion had passed, Mr. Ekweremadu said, “those who are using their office to persecute others should remember no condition is permanent”.

LadyExcellency:
Senate says their rules weren't forged.

How is it the business of the Executive?



www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/205671-senate-summons-attorney-general-forgery-charges-saraki-ekweremadu.html

StOla:


So the many senators lined up as prosecution witnesses are executive senators?

Try to think harder before typing.

StOla:


So the many senators lined up as prosecution witnesses are executive senators?

Try to think harder before typing.

LadyExcellency:


What matters is what the majority says. The Attorney General invite stands and he can't ignore it.

Some disgruntled elements will have their say while the majority have their way.

The Executive got no business or power over the internal rules of the Senate. The rules were used for virtually every business of the government till date and there is still no motion on the floor of the Senate calling for reversal, amendment or otherwise of 2015 Senate Standing Rules hence the accusation is frivolous, void and of no effect whatsoever.

Simply put, the Executive lacks the locus standi to challenge rules in court - simple

LadyExcellency:
Senate says their rules weren't forged.

How is it the business of the Executive?



www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/205671-senate-summons-attorney-general-forgery-charges-saraki-ekweremadu.html

LadyExcellency:


What matters is what the majority says. The Attorney General invite stands and he can't ignore it.

Some disgruntled elements will have their say while the majority have their way.

The Executive got no business or power over the internal rules of the Senate. The rules were used for virtually every business of the government till date and there is still no motion on the floor of the Senate calling for reversal, amendment or otherwise of 2015 Senate Standing Rules hence the accusation is frivolous, void and of no effect whatsoever.

Simply put, the Executive lacks the locus standi to challenge rules in court - simple

midolian:
Hmmm..Too many problems for one man.

Saw him on channels some minutes ago and I felt for him. He has grown so lean. If the SP seat was not his inheritance, I would have advised him to resign.

LadyExcellency:


What matters is what the majority says. The Attorney General invite stands and he can't ignore it.

Some disgruntled elements will have their say while the majority have their way.

The Executive got no business or power over the internal rules of the Senate. The rules were used for virtually every business of the government till date and there is still no motion on the floor of the Senate calling for reversal, amendment or otherwise of 2015 Senate Standing Rules hence the accusation is frivolous, void and of no effect whatsoever.

Simply put, the Executive lacks the locus standi to challenge rules in court - simple

LadyExcellency:


What matters is what the majority says. The Attorney General invite stands and he can't ignore it.

Some disgruntled elements will have their say while the majority have their way.

The Executive got no business or power over the internal rules of the Senate. The rules were used for virtually every business of the government till date and there is still no motion on the floor of the Senate calling for reversal, amendment or otherwise of 2015 Senate Standing Rules hence the accusation is frivolous, void and of no effect whatsoever.

Simply put, the Executive lacks the locus standi to challenge rules in court - simple

StOla:


So the many senators lined up as prosecution witnesses are executive senators?

Try to think harder before typing.

doctokwus:
Senators against senators.I forsee saraki doing sth foolish soon out of frustration.
But truth be told,this pmb govt is one of the most calculative and brutal machines ever faced by any criminally exposed politician.They come at u like a bulldozer from all sides,with the minutest detail not left untouched.
I fear for Saraki and ekweremadu's health.

koboko69:


U av been spaming every political thread on this forum with kindergarten submissions. I think you should take a break, and let wailing elders do the job. You messing things up for them.

midolian:



https://www.today.ng/news/national/141025/forgery-15-witnesses-lined-saraki-ekweremadu

Lalasticlala

midolian:
Hmmm..Too many problems for one man.

Saw him on channels some minutes ago and I felt for him. He has grown so lean. If the SP seat was not his inheritance, I would have advised him to resign.

modath:



Mouthed Mido ooo!!

midolian:


True na..its not always easy to part with ones inheritance.

LadyExcellency:


At your your age, you still don't know what is called spamming.

It's unfortunate to see a zombie feeling funky in his/her ignorance. As the wise saying goes, he who doesn't know, and fails to understand his predicament is too dangerous a human and that's exactly you. Go back to your hut and get locked up.

If I may ask, can you point to one of my postulations or analysis that was invalidated by course of actions, national discuss or matters arising?

My post history is classically manifestation of wisdom, sense of balance, in-depth analyses/ critiques and constructive criticism.

Hitting yourself against reality, democratic norms and supporting tyranny is justice by your definition.

Obdurate Hypocrite.

midolian:
Hmmm..Too many problems for one man.

Saw him on channels some minutes ago and I felt for him. He has grown so lean. If the SP seat was not his inheritance, I would have advised him to resign.