Saraki
A group, the Muhammadu Buhari Legacy Foundation, has called on Senators-elect to elect Senator Bukola Saraki as the President of the Senate of the 8th National Assembly.
The group made the call on Saturday in a statement signed by the Coordinator of the North Central Zone of the foundation, Mr. Bode Towoju in Abuja.
According to the statement, Saraki had the necessary skills and intellectual capacity to pilot the affairs of both the Senate and the National Assembly, adding that he will help to stabilise the parliament for efficient and effective performance.
The group noted that the National Assembly needs Saraki’s leadership at this critical time when the country was yearning for true independence of the legislature.
“We are soliciting the cooperation of all Senators-elect and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure the emergence of the former Kwara State Governor as the President of the Senate.
“Saraki will not be a rubber stamp President of the Senate where no robust debate will be allowed.
“Saraki has got all the nationalistic qualities and cognate experience to be trusted with the position,’’ it said.
It also added that the country needs a President of the Senate that would stabilise the country without undue confrontation with the President.
The foundation further called on Nigerians to support the President-elect, General Mohammadu Buhari, in his determination to move the country forward, irrespective of their political leanings.
The group also called on General Buhari to brace up for the challenges of governance, saying the citizenry reposed much confidence in his ability to deliver true dividends of democracy.
“Nigerians have found those qualities in Buhari and therefore, the President-elect must not disappoint the people,’’ the statement said.
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