Saraki’s trial vindictive – Senators

A group of senators on Tuesday expressed support for the embattled President of
the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
In a statement signed by Senator Ibrahim Abdullahi Danbaba on behalf of others, the
lawmakers said the trial was mischievous, vindictive and politically motivated.

The statement said, “We also want to state here, on behalf of our colleagues, that
the Senate remains solidly behind Senator Saraki and we express our unalloyed
support for his leadership.
“We are happy that he appeared at the tribunal after availing himself of the
opportunity to defend his fundamental human rights.
“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.
“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 the rule of law, constitutionalism and democracy.
“We only hope the other arms of government will ensure that due process 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.”
The group of senators also restated commitment to the programmes and policies of
the Buhari administration.
Senators that accompanied Saraki to the tribunal included Deputy Senate President,
Ike Ekweremadu; Senators Shaaba Lafiaji; Theodore Orji; Mao Ohuabunwa; Samuel
Egwu; Ben Murray-Bruce; Aliyu Wamakko; Gilbert Nnaji; Kabiru Gaya; Tayo
Alasoadura; and Samuel Anyanwu.
Others are – Foster Ogola, Sunny Ogborji, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Isa Hamma Missau,
Emmanuel Paulker, Obinna Ogba, Kaura Tijani, Clifford Ordia, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Peter
Nwaoboshi, Rose Okoh, Mohammed Ohiare, Gershom Bassey and Olaka Nwogu.

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