We Are Solidly Behind Saraki - Nigerian Senators

The Nigerian Senate has issued a statement declaring it's unflinching
support for Senate President, Bukola Saraki.



The statement was signed by Sen. Ibrahim Abdullahi Danbaba on behalf
of the Eighth Senate.

See statement below:

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
Senator 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.

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.

The Eighth Senate restates its commitment to the programmes and
policies of the Buhari administration. It is our belief that at the
end of this trial, our democracy, Nigerians and the people will end up
as the beneficiaries. May God bless our country, Nigeria.

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