– An NGO says the Senate should never be dragged in the mud over Saraki’s trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal

– Describes the support from the Senate for Saraki as a shame 

– Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state has dismissed reports that the state government is footing the legal fees of the Bukola Saraki in his ongoing trial at the CCT


File photo of Senator Bukola Saraki coming out of the courtroom after his case was adjourned to March 18.

The clamour for Senator Bukola Saraki to step aside as the Senate president, pending the outcome of the corruption case against him has again taken the forefront after a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Nigerian Diaspora Alliance for Good Governance (NIDAGG), called on Saraki to take a clue from what obtains in developed democracies, by vacating his seat as the Senate president.

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According to the Daily Trust, a representative of the group, Abdul Ibiyeye, told journalist over the weekend that considering the nature of the case against Senator Bukola Saraki, stepping down would be the right thing to do as Nigeria is bigger than an individual or a group’s interest.

Ibiyeye said the Senate should never be dragged in the mud because of political interest.

He said: “Considering the nature of the case against him, the Senate president, Senator Bukola Saraki, should by now stand up for what is right. Nigeria is bigger than an individual or a group’s interest. The Senate should never be dragged in the mud because of political interest.

“What we saw in terms of support from the Senate when Saraki appeared in court is a shame and it is turning Nigeria to a laughing stock overseas.

“There is nowhere in the world, except in our country, Nigeria, where you find senators supporting someone accused of corruption.

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 “If Saraki knows that he has no skeleton in his cupboard as regards the case against him, let him vacate the seat of the Senate president and confront the court with worthy evidences to show his innocence. 

Meanwhile, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state has dismissed reports by an online news platform that the state government’s support for the Senate president, Bukola Saraki in his ongoing trial at the Code Of Conduct Tribunal was responsible for the delay in the payment of salaries of workers.

Governor  Ahmed, according to Vanguard, said that Saraki is fully capable of funding his legal defence and associated costs without recourse to public funds.

https://www.naij.com/763686-cct-saraki-step.html

henceforth, any senator that accompany saraki should be recalled by his contituency. Enough of this shamful behaviour.

Tinubu's group right? Kikikikik

This does not make any sense to me. How can I resign because of a mare allagation? It's just like telling Buhari to resign because he collected bullet proof SUVs from Dasuki. Or tell all the ellective office holders whose victory were chalanged by their opponents to resign. In the face of the law, Saraki is inocent until proven guilty by the competent court of law not 'gruop' or political rivals.

Wailers come and see this again

saraki is our senate president. if u no like am go jump inside well.

ElCule:
This does not make any sense to me. How can I resign because of a mare allagation? It's just like telling Buhari to resign because he collected bullet proof SUVs from Dasuki. Or tell all the ellective office holders whose victory were chalanged by their opponents to resign. In the face of the law, Saraki is inocent until proven guilty by the competent court of law not 'gruop' or political rivals.

no mind tinubu a..ss lickers. if na d case make buari dullard resign for collecting $300,000 dasukigate gift. yeye dey smell.

merry02:
Tinubu's group right? Kikikikik

no its fashola group.

These NGOs are deranged!!
Resign when he has not being proven guilty of the allegations...
na wa o

It is honourable for nigerian politicians to go to jail than to step aside.

Tunami:
no its fashola group.

so gullible