Senate President Bukola Saraki has disowned the management of the National Assembly led by the Clerk, Mohammed Sani Omolori, over the stringent conditions imposed on journalists seeking to cover the activities of the Ninth Assembly, set to be inaugurated in June.

Igbere TV recalls that the National Assembly had on Monday, set a new new rule which stipulates that all intending NASS correspondent must provide “evidence of certificate of incorporation of the media organisation and tax clearance for two years.”

The statement was however met with serious backlash from various media organizations including the Nigeria Guide of Editors (NGE), pledging to resist the move.

On his part, Saraki, in a statement made available to Igbere TV on Tuesday, said he remain committed to the freedom of the press.

The statement was signed by his Special Assistant on New Media, Olu Onemola.

The statement explained that Saraki’s antecedents as the Chairman of the Eight National Assembly showed that he has always believed in the right of journalists to operate unhindered in order to promote transparency.

The Senate President, therefore, vowed to institute and probe into the idea behind the guidelines because neither himself nor the Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, were aware of it.

Full Statement,

“The attention of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has just been drawn to a story that is circulating on social media about the National Assembly issuing new guidelines to journalists.

“These alleged guidelines have not emanated from either the Senate President or the Speaker and will be promptly investigated.

“The public should note that the Eight National Assembly has been committed to the freedom of the press as exemplified by its work to bring governance closer to the people through live streams and live tweets.

“This is because the leadership of the 8th National Assembly believes strongly in the freedom of the press and in carrying the Nigerian public along.

“Hence, the Senate President and all his colleagues will continue to work to ensure that these freedoms remain unhindered.”

Source: http://igberetvnews.com/702076/breaking-saraki-disown-national-assembly-clerk-management/

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Saraki just cleared the air on the said development. The question is, Can such rules be passed and implemented without the knowledge of the Senate President and the Speaker of house of representatives?

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Contact on my signature.

Mesujamba ! Mesujamba!! Mesujamba!!!

Saraki the Judas don start his cunning ways. The last time, he slept inside the booth of a car till the next day.

Believe his "I'm not aware" lies at your own peril.

Lee mao

lies

.

Imagine even me too am not aware of it

LoL

Do ya worst , you are the worst Senate president ever ..
In the next few month you're no longer there God is not human....

Next level crooks sponsored that letter to tarnish Sarakis Image
#CorruptAPC

The clerk must be iyamiri

Wetin concern Saraki? He himself would not be present for the nineth assembly inauguration
...abi him don forget ni?

YusufTheGreat:
The clerk must be iyamiri

God punish ur smelly mouth there

The question is, will the Senate President be part of the 9th Assembly The news is just to test waters but the backlish will overcome it.

F3dan:
Saraki just cleared the air on the said development. The question is, Can such rules be passed and implemented without the knowledge of the Senate President and the Speaker of house of representatives?

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Contact on my signature.

Though I am a fan of NA but I am not seeing anything wrong with this guideline except there is other things. They want only incorporated media houses and evidence of complying with tax dues so what is the problem here.

Festiko:
God punish ur smelly mouth there

lol hahahahah iyamiri

Outcome of EFCC invitation of NASS management

Because people complained he is saying he is not aware. As the head of the nass i dont think such can come out without him being aware.

muykem:
Though I am a fan of NA but I am not seeing anything wrong with this guideline except there is other things. They want only incorporated media houses and evidence of complying with tax dues so what is the problem here.

Have you ever heard of free-lance journalism?

Journalism without getting paid[color=#990000][/color]....

YusufTheGreat:
The clerk must be iyamiri

Kogi

fredoooooo:
Do ya worst , you are the worst Senate president ever ..
In the next few month you're no longer there God is not human....

Who is the best.

after seeking refuge from the devil everyday, pray to God not to tempt you with someone like bukola saraki in your life

you ask why

go to kwara state and ask them to describe how he looted them dry!!!!!!

And which one has he claimed responsibility for before?

YusufTheGreat:
The clerk must be iyamiri

Omolori is a prince of Ebiraland.