Senate declares support for Saraki

The Nigerian Senate said Tuesday it was in  total support for Senate President Bukola Saraki shortly after he was docked by the Code of Conduct Tribunal sitting in Abuja, Nigeria's capital.

Senator Ibrahim Danbaba in a statement  on behalf of the eighth Senate said that no politically-motivated trials can dent their support for their president.

Saraki  was granted bail on self-recognition after a plea of not guilty to a 13-count charge before the tribunal.

The statement reads,  “After the 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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