In a show of support for their colleague and fellow senator, about 50 senators and some members of the House of Representatives followed Bukola Saraki to the code of conduct tribunal today.
Where are these senators when Boko Haram was bombing their constituency? Where were they when bad roads and armed robbers took the lives of their constituents? Maiduguri just got taken with multiple bomb blasts and scores dead. the senators did not show any support or turn up at the military base in maiduguri. But here they are in show of solidarity with one under trail for corruption. Corruption, a scourge we hope to destroy before it destroys our nation and our lawmakers are publicly romancing with it. O Nigerian lawmakers, you remind me of the senators in the old roman empire. You only care for yourselves, your throat and your bloodline. But remember, a new emperor is in town. And he will not make the mistakes Julius Caesar made. His name is Mohammad Buhari. Democratically elected but stern and firm enough to make sure due process of law is allowed to take its course.
The Senate President and his supporters first converged on the National
Assembly early on Tuesday morning from where they took off in a convoy
of buses for the tribunal. Security men attached to the presidential villa had earlier stopped Mr Saraki aka Saribaba (permission...Alibaba) from using an access gate to the presidential villa.
The trial commenced on a dramatic note when the accused person refused to mount the dock. However Saraki’s has been docked and as the tribunal Chairman, Justice Umar, demanded that he should leave his seat and enter inside the dock. The Senate President who was sandwiched by his colleagues and friends inside the court at first called the bluff of the tribunal by retaining his seat.
“Where is the prosecution, is the accused person here?”, Justice Umar queried. “My lord I cannot see him. I think the first thing is for him to enter the dock , then we will announce our appearances. After which the charge will be read to him”, the prosecuting counsel, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs submitted.
Shey una see drama in this 4th episode. Saribaba forming Boss. Go ask Ibori.
The trial commenced on a dramatic note when the accused person refused to mount the dock. However Saraki’s has been docked and as the tribunal Chairman, Justice Umar, demanded that he should leave his seat and enter inside the dock. The Senate President who was sandwiched by his colleagues and friends inside the court at first called the bluff of the tribunal by retaining his seat.
“Where is the prosecution, is the accused person here?”, Justice Umar queried. “My lord I cannot see him. I think the first thing is for him to enter the dock , then we will announce our appearances. After which the charge will be read to him”, the prosecuting counsel, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs submitted.
Shey una see drama in this 4th episode. Saribaba forming Boss. Go ask Ibori.
Anyway, more photos and today's verdict after the cut
Well at the end of this episode, Saraki pleaded not guilty to the charges and the tribunal granted him bail on self-recognition. The prosecution did not oppose the tribunal’s decision to release Saraki on bail. The matter was later adjourned to October 21 by the presiding judge.
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