The News Agency of Nigeria
reports that Saraki denied importing any bullet-proof car, contrary to the
report before the Senate.
The Senate on Wednesday
exonerated the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over his alleged
involvement in the importation of an SUV Range Rover bullet-proof car.
This followed the
commendation of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public
Petitions, which investigated the allegation and found him “not culpable.”
Chairman of the Committee,
Sen. Sam Anyanwu, presented the committee’s report at a plenary session which
absolved Saraki of any wrong doing.
Anyanwu said, “The name of
the Senate President was not mentioned anywhere in the bill of lading or any
document whatsoever connected with the importation or purchase of the SUV Range
Rover.
“We observed that he did
not import any SUV Range Rover, as corroborated by all respondents.
“This story was cooked up
with intent to embarrass the Senate President, the Senate and by extension, the
National Assembly.
“That the complainant did
not conduct due diligence before bringing the matter to the floor of the
Senate.”
The report similarly
confirmed that Senator Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi) obtained a first degree in
Geography from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Anyanwu said since Ndume
failed to cross-check the facts before presentation at plenary session, he had
brought the integrity of both Melaye and the Senate into disrepute.
He said the committee
consequently recommended sanction against Ndume for not being a patriotic
representative of the Senate, and should serve as a deterrent to others.
The Deputy President of Senate,
Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over the plenary, said great lesson had been
learnt.
“We should investigate
matter before we allege them,” he said.
Ekweremadu commended the
committee for a thorough investigation within the given time frame.
“We look forward to a more
united Senate. We should work for the betterment of the Senate,” he said.
(NAN)
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