Earlier today APC National Leader Bola Tinubu released a statement
denying reports that he was working with Saraki to frustrate the
screening of president Buhari's ministerial nominees. Senate President
Bukola Saraki has now released a statement reacting to Tinubu's
statement. Read below ..
I saw the statement said to be issued by Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu over a
story published by The Sun newspapers. I have decided not to join
issues with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. However, I know that most
Nigerians are aware that there has been no meeting or communication
between me and Asiwaju Tinubu since I was elected Senate President.
Therefore, I do not see any basis for a newspaper to report that we are
both plotting to oppose the President.
I recognize Tinubu as one of the leaders of the APC
who contributed so much to the victory of the party in the last
election. Some other people also contributed and I believe the
collective efforts made it possible for the first time in the history of
our party for an opposition party to win the general elections,
Let me state clearly that I remain a committed member of the APC and
will do all in my power to ensure the party fulfill its promises to
bring positive changes into the country.
Since my election as Senate President, my focus and efforts have been
devoted to doing the job that I was elected to do by my constituents and
my colleagues in the Senate. Twice, my colleagues have confirmed their
support for me as the primus inter pares in the Senate.
As I said in my speech when we resumed from our recess late September
and in Ikenne yesterday, the screening of ministerial nominees will be
handled by me and my colleagues with all sense of responsibility and in
adherence to the provision of the constitution. We will be fair to all
and be guided by the interest of Nigeria.
The screening will be devoid of sentiment and it is not an opportunity
for anybody to settle scores. We are equally eager for us to make a
positive difference in our polity and Nigerians will be able to judge us
whether we acted in their best interest or not.
Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki
President of the Senate
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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