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Outspoken, controversial Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye is in the process of being ejected from the parliament. His constituents have already submitted petitions of recall to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). They want Melaye out because of his continuous embarrassment and poor representation. Nigeria's electoral body, INEC, too, yesterday wrote to Melaye informing him of his constituents' decision to throw him out of the Red Chambers. However, controversial Melaye has laughed off his constituents' recall process, saying everyone of them would be jailed for initiating such process. He also accused Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello of sponsoring them.
But, as Nigerians wait to see how well Melaye's recall process play out, there are some politicians who may influence that Melaye's recall does not turn out as expected. In other words, block the whole process. These are people believed to be Melaye's political allies. They include:
1. Senator Bukola Saraki: Saraki is the president of Nigeria's 8th Senate, and Melaye's god-father. His parley with Melaye has been before his election as the Senate President. Melaye's one of those who fiercely stands against Saraki's opposition. In 2016 declared that Saraki, despite the allegations of corruption hanging on him, must remain in office for four years. Melaye's pledged loyalty to Saraki is undivided. He once said that if the whole country turns its back at Saraki, he will remain his only supporter. Recently, at the acquittal of Bukola Saraki of false assets charges at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Melaye lifted Saraki in the tribunal, showing that no man can pull him down. At this Melaye's trying times, Saraki may come to the rescue of his 'god-son'.
2. Senator Ike Ekweremadu: Ike Ekweremadu is Nigeria's Deputy Senate President. Though a PDP lawmaker, he pitches tent with the like s of Dino Melaye, Saraki, who are the strong-men in the house – pushing various agenda. He may also influence Melaye's recall process.
3. Abubakar Atiku: Nigeria's former president, Abubakar Atiku may also weigh in in Melaye's recall process. Saraki is believed to be at par with Atiku, and may because of that resue his 'godson'. Atiku, also one of the key politicians eyeing the presidential seat in 2019 may do everything in power to 'rescue' a strong-man like Melaye – who may in turn help his presidential ambition.
4. Ibrahim Babaginda: Recently, in March, Senator Bukola Saraki and Melaye visited fomer military ruler, Ibrahim Badamosi Babaginda at his Minna residence. Sources privy to the meeting said that the meeting may be connected with Saraki’s strategies for 2019 elections. Melaye, a stooge of Saraki sat on the floor, posing for photograph between saraki and IBB. In some ways, Babaginda may see to Melaye's not being removed by his constituents.
5. APC Caucus In Senate: Melaye, though not liked by some of his party-men, still has supporter-senators in the senate. They may join heads together to see that he remains with them.
But, as Nigerians wait to see how well Melaye's recall process play out, there are some politicians who may influence that Melaye's recall does not turn out as expected. In other words, block the whole process. These are people believed to be Melaye's political allies. They include:
1. Senator Bukola Saraki: Saraki is the president of Nigeria's 8th Senate, and Melaye's god-father. His parley with Melaye has been before his election as the Senate President. Melaye's one of those who fiercely stands against Saraki's opposition. In 2016 declared that Saraki, despite the allegations of corruption hanging on him, must remain in office for four years. Melaye's pledged loyalty to Saraki is undivided. He once said that if the whole country turns its back at Saraki, he will remain his only supporter. Recently, at the acquittal of Bukola Saraki of false assets charges at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Melaye lifted Saraki in the tribunal, showing that no man can pull him down. At this Melaye's trying times, Saraki may come to the rescue of his 'god-son'.
2. Senator Ike Ekweremadu: Ike Ekweremadu is Nigeria's Deputy Senate President. Though a PDP lawmaker, he pitches tent with the like s of Dino Melaye, Saraki, who are the strong-men in the house – pushing various agenda. He may also influence Melaye's recall process.
3. Abubakar Atiku: Nigeria's former president, Abubakar Atiku may also weigh in in Melaye's recall process. Saraki is believed to be at par with Atiku, and may because of that resue his 'godson'. Atiku, also one of the key politicians eyeing the presidential seat in 2019 may do everything in power to 'rescue' a strong-man like Melaye – who may in turn help his presidential ambition.
4. Ibrahim Babaginda: Recently, in March, Senator Bukola Saraki and Melaye visited fomer military ruler, Ibrahim Badamosi Babaginda at his Minna residence. Sources privy to the meeting said that the meeting may be connected with Saraki’s strategies for 2019 elections. Melaye, a stooge of Saraki sat on the floor, posing for photograph between saraki and IBB. In some ways, Babaginda may see to Melaye's not being removed by his constituents.
5. APC Caucus In Senate: Melaye, though not liked by some of his party-men, still has supporter-senators in the senate. They may join heads together to see that he remains with them.
