SARAKI SOUNDS THE ALARM: SENATE CONTROVERSY THREATENS INSTITUTION’S INTEGRITY

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A stern warning has been issued by former Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki, as the controversy between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan continues to simmer. Saraki is urging caution, emphasizing that the dispute has the potential to damage the Senate’s reputation and undermine its integrity.

A CALL FOR TRANSPARENCY AND FAIRNESS

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Saraki’s statement is a clarion call for transparency and fairness in resolving the matter. He stressed that the Senate, as a revered institution, must be protected from any actions that may portray it as endorsing lawlessness or bias. The former Senate President is advocating for a strict adherence to the Constitution, parliamentary rules, and ethical standards.

PERSONAL INTERESTS MUST TAKE A BACK SEAT

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In a bid to restore sanity to the institution, Saraki is advising both parties and their supporters to prioritize the Senate’s reputation over personal interests. This, he believes, is crucial in maintaining the integrity and sanctity of the upper legislative chamber.