INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: Saraki Congratulates Nigerians, Says Future Looks Bright.
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, has extended his congratulations to Nigerians on the 62nd anniversary of the nation's independence. Despite the current situation, he remains optimistic about the country's future. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki urged Nigerians to use this anniversary as a moment to reflect on the country's past achievements. He particularly highlighted the contributions of the founding fathers in achieving independence and in building a united country. He further stated
Saraki: Adeleke Has Reclaimed PDP’s Stolen Mandate in Osun
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former President of the Senate, has declared that Sen. Ademola Adeleke, the winner of yesterday's Osun State gubernatorial election, has reclaimed the People’s Democratic Party's (PDP) stolen mandate through this victory. In a statement released on his social media channels, Saraki emphasized that Adeleke demonstrated exceptional leadership following the baffling loss in 2018. He worked tirelessly to build a stronger coalition across the state and the nation, ensuring that the PDP remains the most popular party in the state. In a
Executive – Legislative Relationship: A Delicate But Necessary Mix
BEING THE TEXT OF A SPEECH BY DR. ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI, CON, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN SENATE ON ‘EXECUTIVE – LEGISLATIVE RELATIONSHIP’ PRESENTED TO A RETREAT ORGANISED BY THE BAYELSA STATE GOVERNMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND OTHER TOP GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONARIES AT THE IBOM-ICON HOTELS & GOLF RESORT, UYO, AKWA IBOM ON 18TH MARCH, 2021. “The Senate (Legislature) was an independent entity and operated as a co-equal Branch; our democracy depended on the separation and balance between the two (executive
Zamfara Impeachment: All Leaders Must Speak Out Against Injustice, says Saraki
Zamfara Impeachment: All Leaders Must Speak Out Against Injustice, says Saraki. Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former President of the Senate, has condemned the abrupt impeachment of the Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Mahdi Ali Gusau, stating it was carried out without adherence to constitutional processes and procedures. In a statement released on his social media channels, Saraki noted: “After 21 years of our democracy, a time when all leaders and stakeholders should be pursuing and encouraging adherence to the Constitution, the abrupt impeachment of the
Saraki: Take Fight Against Drug Abuse to Borders -Nigeria shouldn’t be W’Africa’s Hub.
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former President of the Senate, has urged the government and other stakeholders to intensify the fight against drug abuse at our various borders to stem the influx of illicit drugs into the country. Saraki was represented by Dr. Ali Ahmad, former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, at the 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Northern Broadcasting Media Owners Association in Kano on Monday. Saraki, who spearheaded the 8th Senate's 2017 Roundtable on the 'Drug Use Crisis
Saraki Canvasses Release of Nwoba Ebonyi PDP Spokesman
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former President of the Senate, has urged the police in Ebonyi State to release Mr. Chika Nwoba, the State Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who was arrested in January. In a statement released by his media office over the weekend, Saraki expressed disappointment that a citizen was arrested on the flimsy grounds of 'circulating false information', and subsequently detained for more than a month without a fair hearing. He described the arrest, carried out by the state