He will be docked for forgery too if they have any concrete evidence against him.
But if he has any atom of brain, in such a scenario, he should tell them that he is quite content to be where he is now and play low key.
But he is a politician, them and power is like a dog and a bone. They cannot resist the lure and then had their fingers burnt.

Gbawe:

Tomakint, na you dey talk like this? Someone stole your handle or perhaps I misunderstood you for one of those who automatically supports everything/everyone. The funny thing was that I was one of those who suggested Saraki, because of his charisma, might be a decent choice for senate President.

Gbawe, it is still the same Tomakint you know well. I was once residing in Ilorin so I know A LOT about the arrogant and diabolical Bukola Saraki. I am flexible

oshyno:
Just a question , senate has the rigth to probe anything.After the oversight and they find that somebody embezzled money,what next. Do they have the right to order police to arrest or charge the person to court ?

I asked this question bcuz it is pretty obvious Saraki is being haunted by APC(Tinubu and co maybe even Buhari inclusive). Saraki can fight back by setting up probe panel on some dealing Tinubu had and ofcourse indict Tinubu too or whoever is behind his current travail. They all have skeleton in their cupboard.

You really don't understand the powers of a Senate President. You think Saraki can just wake up and start unilaterally setting up probe panels especially when Senators know he is doing so to fight the President? Saraki will need the support of other Senators if he has decided to go for it in a winner-take-all battle against Buhari. When everyone realise this stage is upon us then you will see support for Saraki dissipate rapidly. No northern senator, not even those from the PDP, will support Saraki's effort to rubbish Buhari and , as I stated before, no SW APC senator will back Saraki ahead of Tinubu.

I was one of those who stated here that Saraki, because he showed his hand of treachery too early, left himself vulnerable in a political term that has four years to go. "Act in haste repent at leaisure". 4 years in this case. You guys don't get it that we are not in 2019 election year where some may be emboldened to back Saraki on the supposition Buhari may lose the Presidency as the nPDP (new PDP group which included Amaechi and many others) rebelled against GEJ. All Senators and politicians have a fresh four year term under their belt. They will not risk anything for Saraki. You better believe that. Thinking otherwise mean you simply don't know Nigerian politicians. Unity group indeed. Let us see how far they will stick their neck out for Saraki when push comes to shove.

Gbawe:


With all due respect, I think you are looking at things sentimentally. This is not the GEJ Presidency. Under Buhari, you will not so anything without the approval of the President whether covert or overt. In fact this is the mistake Saraki made to land him in all this trouble. He thought we were still in the PDP days where ambitious Politicians undermined GEJ openly. Do you guys know how a General thinks and what it took to get him that far? Buhari fully appreciates that once you are rubbished without consequences then your authority is eroded and many enemies will be emboldened to take you on. This was what killed GEJ. He could never take on even one political enemy to the end and win to send out a message to other wannabes. The likes of Buhari understand "the art of war" (Sun Tzu). Unprincipled folks like Saraki and GEJ do not.

We are all making conjectures here. I remember what LittleFinger of game of throne said " a man that shows no motive is the man no one suspect.it will keep your fools confused.If they dont know who you or what you want they cant predict your next action"

Both Tinubu and Saraki are savy. Buhari by the way is a civilian president soo he cant go beyond what the constitution prescribe. But mark this : If Saraki is going down, Tinubu is going down , APC might go down as well u know why, PDP might produce senate president after saraki and thaz will be a disaster for APC government. It is not impossible.

The code of conduct tribunal is a court of competent jurisdiction it is only the appeal court that can interfere to upturn not the fed high court so his arrest is in order

oshyno:


I beg to differ. There is oo much lacuna in our constitution. A court orders one to appear in court. Another court issues a counter order. This is where these politicians feast on. Another court will order stay of execution till the case and its merit is determined.Saraki continue to be the president while court case continues.

Moreover if Saraki shud solidify his grip on the unity group senators, together with PDP they have upper hand. The senator APC wants to replace Saraki will still be summarily defeated. Then Buhari will have a very turbulent tenure.

oshyno:


We are all making conjectures here. I remember what LittleFinger of game of throne said " a man that shows no motive is the man no one suspect.it will keep your fools confused.If they dont know who you or what you want they cant predict your next action"

Both Tinubu and Saraki are savy. Buhari by the way is a civilian president soo he cant go beyond what the constitution prescribe. But mark this : If Saraki is going down, Tinubu is going down , APC might go down as well u know why, PDP might produce senate president after saraki and thaz will be a disaster for APC government.

This is why I said you are working with a sentimental outlook. Don't you get what is going on here? This is APC's attempt to consolidate power and put the PDP in its place for good. The APC has the majority in the senate and the treacherous antics of Saraki will never play out again because every APC politician is now ready for the PDP. Saraki caught others off gaurd becaase the APC where not expecting that level of treachery from him.

As far as politics remain a game of numbers, and as far as Nigerian politicians are the same selfish lot who will seek first to protect their new four years mandate, then Saraki will be dumped if it is all out war. Even PDP Senators will desert him because they know there is four years for Buhari to take it personal against them. Nigerian politicians don't stick there neck out that far. Buhari may be a civilian president but he will not be scared of a battle and giving his all to win it - especially if such will impact on his chance to succeed or fail as President. I don't see how you don't get this.

oshyno:


Bros u talk as if Saraki is some paper weight politician. He has control of the senate atleast for now. The unity group are loyal to him, combine it with PDP senators and you understand where am coming from. Saraki is not going to make move against Buhari. I can bet my 2 balls that Tinubu and co are the ones behind his travail. Buhari of a person wud want that two of them fight each other, that will get him off the grip of Tinubu cuz Tinubu controls the party structure. Buhari wont go against Saraki if he set up a panel to investigate any biz involving Tinubu with FG. Me and you know this is not dificult to find. and I bet you Saraki wont let it slide just like that.

Saraki or any senate president cannot set up a panel to investigate Tinubu in as much as he remains a private citizen. If Tinubu is to be questioned for any offence committed while in office, it is only the Lagos state house of assembly or an anti corruption agency that can summon and investigate him. The senate can only set up a panel to investigate a serving or former federal government official and even when they do that, their recommendation or resolution is at best advisory. It has no force of law so, the executive can easily ignore it.

Tinubu in this case has never served at the federal level since the return to democracy in 1999 and am not too sure he has done any business deal with the federal government. He has been in opposition since 2007 so, I don't see any case that can warrant the senate to set up a panel to investigate.

his own case is small, if the would be able to get rid of saraki, ekweremadu wont be a problem, they must have already concluded on his matter. you will see how EFCC will bring up his own allegation too, is it not politics? every politician have a cockroach in his wardrobe, so there something to drag him down with.

Rexology:
This can be likened to someone that is stil live and some persons are planning his burial. Saraki will not be arrested, on Monday his team of Lawyers will go to appeal court to vacate the 'bench warrant' on Saraki citing the case he had earlier instituted against CCB and others.
You can take this to the bank.

How can you go to the Appeal court on a case yet to be concluded? If he doesnt appear in person at the Tribunal, he may be arrested. Especialy if PMB gives the nod. He will be promptly arrested, and there is nothing anyone will do about it.

agabusta:


How can you go to the Appeal court on a case yet to be concluded? If he doesnt appear in person at the Tribunal, he may be arrested. Especialy if PMB gives the nod. He will be promptly arrested, and there is nothing anyone will do about it.

PMB is neither the head of Judiciary nor a Military ruler to just give "nods"as it pleases him.
Just watch as the events unfolds, then you can either prove me right or wrong. I rest my case.

Keneking:
saraki is going
ekweremadu is going
mark is going
akpabio is already gone
Orji is warming up
Oduah is almost there

---their numbers are growing downward

U didn't mention wike

Rexology:

PMB is neither the head of Judiciary nor a Military ruler to just give "nods"as it pleases him.
Just watch as the events unfolds, then you can either prove me right or wrong. I rest my case.

If the Inspector General of Police has reason to arrest a High Profile Individual, he will definitely want to know the disposition of the president to this.

OZAOEKPE:

"tonyebarcanista is back, hope you know that?" quote me anywhere.

Oremumusanctos u want gbawe to give barcanista protection? Its loud and clear. We don't give protection money

saintopus:
I know Saraki will fight back in a dirty way. It will be very fierce

Fight dirty against who?

Buhari? That would be his end

Tinubu? jagaban is not a hlder of any political office, so his political career cannot be ruined. He has no fear of impeachment or sack. Jagaban has nothing to lose here

So who does Saraki want to fight?

If you readhis response, you would see he too knows this is a fight he cant win, UNLESS Buhari decides to scold him internally and cover his shame

oshyno:


1)Then how come they order IG even service chiefs for questioning.

2) I'm not talking about impeaching Buhari here.

Saraki has been boxed to a corner and definitely going to fight back. We are in for a serious ride cuz dude might just trow caution in d air and play dirty. Unearth everything on Tinubu, ask him to appear b4 the senate panel if he refuses he will order his arest too.

I never like the way Sanusi connived with Saraki, got his non performing laon cancelled but jailed the likes of Ibru. Dude has been involved with financial crimes from God knows when. I just want the whole bubble to burst- both Saraki tinubu all the criminals jailed.

Your reasoning is flaw and sillyy,tinubu never hold public office so saraki has no case on him,or u are talking of his wife,dig deep u will never see anything on her

Its amazing how those who complained about the erstwhile ruling party's supposed illegality and oppressive governance, now want this administration to engage in such practices. Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it.

Gbawe:


This is why I said you are working with a sentimental outlook. Don't you get what is going on here? This is APC's attempt to consolidate power and put the PDP in its place for good. The APC has the majority in the senate and the treacherous antics of Saraki will never play out again because every APC politician is now ready for the PDP. Saraki caught others off gaurd becaase the APC where not expecting that level of treachery from him.

As far as politics remain a game of numbers, and as far as Nigerian politicians are the same selfish lot who will seek first to protect their new four years mandate, then Saraki will be dumped if it is all out war. Even PDP Senators will desert him because they know there is four years for Buhari to take it personal against them. Nigerian politicians don't stick there neck out that far. Buhari may be a civilian president but he will not be scared of a battle and giving his all to win it - especially if such will impact on his chance to succeed or fail as President. I don't see how you don't get this.

U see why I said we are all making conjectures. What makes you think Buhari is in same boat with Tinubu. We all know hw cunny, power hungry tinubu is. Buhari and the whole northan elders are very weary of tinubu. Any manouver that will make tinubu cement his grip on the government will be resisted.

BishopMagic:
The deputy Senate president will assume that role.

Although, I know the APC will later try to impeach him.

Did the deputies of Enwerem, Okadigbo and Wabara succeed them when they were impeached as senate presidents?

Rexology:

PMB is neither the head of Judiciary nor a Military ruler to just give "nods"as it pleases him.
Just watch as the events unfolds, then you can either prove me right or wrong. I rest my case.

Under Buhari and his "body language" you do your job as you are supposed to. I know you are used to the years of the PDP that promoted the sloppiness, indiscipline and wanton corruption that allows politicians to be buying court orders that prevent their prosecution and arrest but let us see how things will pan out under Buhari. if I were a betting man than I would put a lot of money on many positive precedence being recorded in a Nigeria where corruption and political impunity is a way of life. The code of conduct tribunal has ordered Saraki be arrested, for non-appearance, and brought before it by Monday. Let us keep watching . You guys are all trying to turn Saraki into a superman merely because you are anti-APC and anti-Buhari. Hence you are comfortable lying to yourself Saraki has a chance. Let us see.

http://saharareporters.com/2015/09/18/saraki-was-no-show-court-prosecution-demands-saraki-be-arrested

Saraki Was A No-Show In Court, Prosecution Demands Saraki Be Arrested
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has granted the application of the prosecution counsel and issued a bench warrant on the accused and asked the Inspector General of Police and other relevant security agencies to produce him to appear to before it on Monday 21st September.

OrlandoOwoh:

Did the deputies of Enwerem, Okadigbo and Wabara succeed them when they were impeached as senate presidents?

Even if another election is ever called the like minds senators are still in the majority and will decide the outcome dear!!! As long as the APC are not united there is only a little they can do

oshyno:


U see why I said we are all making conjectures. What makes you think Buhari is in same boat with Tinubu. We all know hw cunny, power hungry tinubu is. Buhari and the whole northan elders are very weary of tinubu. Any manouver that will make tinubu cement his grip on the government will be resisted.

This is what everything has boiled down to about your post. The irrational fear/hatred some of you have for Tinubu make you mention him irrelevantly and illogically blame him for everything. What makes you think Tinubu is involved in this? Saraki embarrassed Buhari and the APC immensely before the entire world. The Buhari government was new as well and it was important the APC showed a united face to the world for many reasons. Political infighting is always damaging. knowing all this, is it not obvious how a former army General will resent those he trusted who then planned a political coup against him?

We are talking of the same Buhari who divorced a wife who accepted financial assistance from the same man who jailed him i.e IBB. Some of you guys are just too sentimental to see what is obvious. Keep going on about Tinubu. this shows you have your own prejudice that will not let you note the obvious which is that Buhari may deem Saraki's antics as a personal affront to his Presidency. If he can divorce a wife, and mother of his kids, for collecting cash from a political opponent what do you think Buhari will not do to deal with the treacherous Saraki who has embarrassed him and the APC? For some of you everything is Tinubu to the extent you miss what is very obvious and that history/logic supports. tinubu my foot. Buhari is a character even Tinubu cannot dare attempt to control. You need to understand this fundamental truth about Mr.President.

Abugab:
If Saraki gets booted out which is likely or get's highly tamed, Ekweremadu will not survive the wind too. He could likely be pushed out first to pave way for a sim-less change over. Ekweremadu's skeletons will soon be exhumed and brought to the fore and so he can't have a smooth ride.
I am sure APC already has this planned out as Lawal could still lead the senate before this administration expires.
Saraki allowed his ambition to thwart his rational prowess knowing fully well that he is dealing with his likes but with a HIGHER POWER which will be the joker and decider in this game

Political permutation and political punditing.

Gbawe:


This is what everything has boiled down to about your post. The irrational fear/hatred some of you have for Tinubu make you mention him irrelevantly and illogically blame him for everything. What makes you think Tinubu is involved in this? Saraki embarrassed Buhari and the APC immensely before the entire world. The Buhari government was new as well and it was important the APC showed a united face to the world for many reasons. Political infighting is always damaging. knowing all this, is it not obvious how a former army General will resent those he trusted who then planned a political coup against him?

We are talking of the same Buhari who divorced a wife who accepted financial assistance from the same man who jailed him i.e IBB. Some of you guys are just too sentimental to see what is obvious. Keep going on about Tinubu. this shows you have your own prejudice that will not let you note the obvious which is that Buhari may deem Saraki's antics as a personal affront to his Presidency. If he can divorce a wife, and mother of his kids, for collecting cash from a political opponent what do you think Buhari will not do to deal with the treacherous Saraki who has embarrassed him and the APC? For some of you everything is Tinubu to the extent you miss what is very obvious and that history/logic supports. tinubu my foot. Buhari is a character even Tinubu cannot dare attempt to control. You need to understand this fundamental truth about Mr.President.

the seems to forget that buhari apart been a general is also fulani who is never afraid to tackle anyone and doesn't forget nor forgive

agabusta:


How can you go to the Appeal court on a case yet to be concluded? If he doesnt appear in person at the Tribunal, he may be arrested. Especialy if PMB gives the nod. He will be promptly arrested, and there is nothing anyone will do about it.

It has started... Saraki had already approached the Appeal court to set aside the order of the tribunal.

Gbawe:


Exactly. Some people don't appreciate the magnitude of what Saraki has done. In the West he will be done for because no politician is bigger than the political Party. His open treachery will not be condoned in most nations of the world. Not even the UK Prime minister or US President can be so disdainful of their Party without consequences. People don't understand that Buhari has the mentality of a Western politician. He is not GEJ i.e Mr.Anything-goes who never believed people must be punished for even very serious misconduct. Saraki rubbished the APC before the world and I think Buhari fundamentally believes he has to pay.

Wasn't it treachery against the PDP that got APC tambuwal and saraki?
You were on nairaland celebrating tambuwal for his treachery against the PDP.
Look at you ranting now as if this is a new thing.
Or is it because it is against the APC?
Get real and drop this sanctimonious bullshitt.

Gbawe:


Under Buhari and his "body language" you do your job as you are supposed to. I know you are used to the years of the PDP that promoted the sloppiness, indiscipline and wanton corruption that allows politicians to be buying court orders that prevent their prosecution and arrest but let us see how things will pan out under Buhari. if I were a betting man than I would put a lot of money on many positive precedence being recorded in a Nigeria where corruption and political impunity is a way of life. The code of conduct tribunal has ordered Saraki be arrested, for non-appearance, and brought before it by Monday. Let us keep watching . You guys are all trying to turn Saraki into a superman merely because you are anti-APC and anti-Buhari. Hence you are comfortable lying to yourself Saraki has a chance. Let us see.

http://saharareporters.com/2015/09/18/saraki-was-no-show-court-prosecution-demands-saraki-be-arrested

It has already started... Saraki is had already approached the Appeal court to set aside the order. I need not to argue with you, however, Mark my words Appeal Court will set aside that order, if it did not happen, I will cease from talking Law. Mind you am not partisan, I am an advocate for equity, justice fairness and rule of Law.

CSTR2:
Wasn't it treachery against the PDP that got APC tambuwal and saraki?
You were on nairaland celebrating tambuwal for his treachery against the PDP.
Look at you ranting now as if this is a new thing.
Or is it because it is against the APC?
Get real and drop this sanctimonious bullshitt.

Those two defected. Tambuwal did not deceive his Party to make an ACN rep his deputy when he first emerged against the will of the Presidency back then. We should all be mature in outlook regardless of political affiliations. What Saraki did is not done anywhere. I.e giving a fierce opposition Party a route back to relevance the PDP had no right to obtain. Saraki crossed the line with that move and there should rightly be consequences for such grossly aberrant behaviour. Even Tambuwal never did that. If you put sentiments aside then you will see what is obvious and why Buhari has the right to take the PDP-empowering treachery of Saraki personally.

We all know defection happens every time in politics and throughout the world yet show even ten example, as Saraki did, of politicians working deliberately to give the opposition strength through helping them win a a top legislative position that had no right or electoral might to occupy by virtue of being the minority. You have no case. Yes I backed Tambuwal's defection because it strengthened the APC. that is politics 101 but I would understand, before he defected, if the PDP took it personal and decided Tambuwal must pay for helping then ACN Gbajabiamila become deputy speaker when the PDP had a clear majority in the lower house.

If they are found guilty. They should both face the consequences.

Rexology:

It has started... Saraki had already approached the Appeal court to set aside the order of the tribunal.

The order is still subsisting and he'll be arrested if he tries to evade the tribunal on Monday. He is trying to abuse the court process, and the appeal court will embarrassingly put him in his place. But before then, he has to appear before the CCT, or he risks being arrested.

Gbawe:


This is what everything has boiled down to about your post. The irrational fear/hatred some of you have for Tinubu make you mention him irrelevantly and illogically blame him for everything. What makes you think Tinubu is involved in this? Saraki embarrassed Buhari and the APC immensely before the entire world. The Buhari government was new as well and it was important the APC showed a united face to the world for many reasons. Political infighting is always damaging. knowing all this, is it not obvious how a former army General will resent those he trusted who then planned a political coup against him?

We are talking of the same Buhari who divorced a wife who accepted financial assistance from the same man who jailed him i.e IBB. Some of you guys are just too sentimental to see what is obvious. Keep going on about Tinubu. this shows you have your own prejudice that will not let you note the obvious which is that Buhari may deem Saraki's antics as a personal affront to his Presidency. If he can divorce a wife, and mother of his kids, for collecting cash from a political opponent what do you think Buhari will not do to deal with the treacherous Saraki who has embarrassed him and the APC? For some of you everything is Tinubu to the extent you miss what is very obvious and that history/logic supports. tinubu my foot. Buhari is a character even Tinubu cannot dare attempt to control. You need to understand this fundamental truth about Mr.President.

U demonize what Saraki did and feel he shud be punished but from your other posts you hail that of Tambuwa. That aside, APC were happy when Saraki betrayed PDP and you feel they shud crucify him for betraying them ? wow. Also that aside. Dont you think APC shud be commending Saraki for not allowing PDP clinch the senate presidency cuz as at when they had the election, PDP had the numbers to do that. You are sounding as if the situation wud have been different were other APC senators that were at conference center in there. Same result wud have prevailed. Corruption is not only when you have your hand in the purse of the government. I dont hate Tinubu as a person but I hate his inhumane nature,corruption personified. He has APC in his pocket and daz why his company builds 1km road at N1b. That is height of corruption. Both Saraki n Tinubu shudnt be walking free in this country. The major issue here is even this: your whole posts sugest that Saraki is going through this bcuz he disobeyed his party.Wow again. This is where we differ. Corruption shud be fought holistically not some kind of with hunting bcuz he disobeyed his party.

Keneking:
saraki is going
ekweremadu is going
mark is going
akpabio is already gone
Orji is warming up
Oduah is almost there

---their numbers are growing downward

Kwakwanso is not going
Ndume is not going
Akume is not going

They have never stolen a penny

agabusta:


The order is still subsisting and he'll be arrested if he tries to evade the tribunal on Monday. He is trying to abuse the court process, and the appeal court will embarrassingly put him in his place. But before then, he has to appear before the CCT, or he risks being arrested.

Cant you see the comflict between the Tribunal and the Federal high court? what happens to the order earlier given by the federal high court before the tribunal 'hurriedly' issued that order? why would the Tribunal Chairman still go ahead to issue that order when Saraki's councel ( Joseph Daudu, a well respected SAN )promised to stake all his reputations to provide Saraki on Monday?.
That order cannot subsist because there is already a comflicting order between the court of equal jurisdiction,therefore its only the Appeal court that can settle this comflict and that is why uptil this moment the IG of Police has not received such order officially to that effect. That Tribunal order is inside a trash bin. I am rather an advocate of Justice, equity, fairness and rule of law not a fan of Saraki.Many people on this forum comment out of hatred for Saraki for reasons best known to ALL.