Nigerian Senate Pledges Full Support For Saraki

Following the ongoing trial of Dr Bukola Saraki, the senate on Tuesday have pledged their full support.

This was made known in a press statement signed by Sen. Ibrahim Abdullahi Danbaba representing Sokoto South senatorial District on behalf of the eighth senate.

The statement read: “After majority of us, Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, witnessed the appearance of our President, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal this morning.

“We are happy that he appeared at the Tribunal after availing himself of the opportunity to defend his Fundamental Human Rights.

“We also want to state here, on behalf of our colleagues, that the senate remains solidly behind Sen. Saraki and we express our unalloyed support for his leadership.

“We reiterate the fact that he is our choice for the post of Senate President and no politically motivated, mischievous and vindictive trial will change our opinion of him.

READ ALSO: Saraki Finally Appears At CCT, Pleads Not Guilty

“By his appearance at the Tribunal, he has demonstrated his firm belief in the rule of law and his respect for our judicial process. We  join Dr. Saraki in affirming our commitment to rule of law, constitutionalism and democracy.

“We only hope the other arms of government will ensure that due processes and procedures are followed in this trial and on all other issues.

“It is our belief that at the end of this trial, our democracy, Nigerians and the people will end up as the beneficiaries.”

Meanwhile, they also pledged their full support and commitments to the programmes and policies of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

 

The post Nigerian Senate Pledges Full Support For Saraki appeared first on Nigeria News today & Breaking news | Read on NAIJ.COM.