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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

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

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

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

Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former President of the Senate, calls on the National Assembly to act quickly and outlines options for the bill's passage now that the President has decided to decline assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. I am confident that I speak on behalf of millions of Nigerians in urging the National Assembly to act swiftly. This is because we cannot afford to allow a single contentious clause to undermine all the positive aspects of the proposed Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill.

Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former President of the Senate, has called for stronger political will among politicians and policymakers to achieve universal basic healthcare in Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday, December 16th, at the Universal Health Coverage Summit organized by Chatham House and held at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, Saraki emphasized that to prioritize healthcare and health security coverage, Nigerian leaders at both national and subnational levels need to take healthcare delivery for all citizens more seriously. 'To achieve development, the Nigerian population must

Former President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has mourned the passing of one of his predecessors in office, 2nd Republic Senate President, Dr. Joseph Wayas, whom he described as a true statesman and father figure. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki condoled with the Wayas family, the people of Cross River State, and Nigerians in general over the passing of the erstwhile Senate President, saying that Nigeria had lost one of its most illustrious sons. “My prayers

Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, the immediate past Senate President, has extended his congratulations to Nigerians, particularly the people of Anambra State, for the successful completion of the gubernatorial elections in Anambra State. This follows the uncertainty and fear that the election would either not take place or be marred by violence. He also urged the people not to overlook or ignore the crucial lessons signified by the election results. Saraki, in a statement signed on his behalf by Yusuph Olaniyonu, the head of his