P
ProfRem
Guest
The Federal Government on Friday, withdrew the forgery charges against President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu before the FCT High Court in Abuja.
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu on Friday described the verdict of the High Court of Federal Capital Territory dismissing the charges of forgery of the Senate Standing Orders 2015 and their subsequent discharge as a welcome development and a vindication of their position from the beginning of the case that they are innocent of the accusations leveled against them.
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said the court decision was consistent with their position that the case lacked any merit and that the charge of forgery of the Senate rule filed against them can never be substantiated by any fact.
The two leaders described the case as a “politically-induced distraction” which came at a time when all hands must be on deck to solve the problem of economic recession biting the people, destroying homes and creating severe social disorientation in communities.
Ekweremadu on his part thanked Nigerians, his colleagues in the Senate, Members of the House of Representatives and all who stood stoutly in defence of democracy and its blessings, while the trial lasted.
“As a Christian, I have forgiven all those behind this, for, ultimately, God is the driver of the destinies of men. I believe that, going forward, we must also learn to be just to all in accordance with our Oath of Office.” He added.
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu on Friday described the verdict of the High Court of Federal Capital Territory dismissing the charges of forgery of the Senate Standing Orders 2015 and their subsequent discharge as a welcome development and a vindication of their position from the beginning of the case that they are innocent of the accusations leveled against them.
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said the court decision was consistent with their position that the case lacked any merit and that the charge of forgery of the Senate rule filed against them can never be substantiated by any fact.
The two leaders described the case as a “politically-induced distraction” which came at a time when all hands must be on deck to solve the problem of economic recession biting the people, destroying homes and creating severe social disorientation in communities.
Ekweremadu on his part thanked Nigerians, his colleagues in the Senate, Members of the House of Representatives and all who stood stoutly in defence of democracy and its blessings, while the trial lasted.
“As a Christian, I have forgiven all those behind this, for, ultimately, God is the driver of the destinies of men. I believe that, going forward, we must also learn to be just to all in accordance with our Oath of Office.” He added.
