by Dolapo Adelana
Senate President Bukola Saraki has said he has nothing to do with the importation of a vehicle seized by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
At Tuesday’s plenary session, a former senate leader, Ali Ndume, raised a point of order requesting the senate to investigate an allegation that the red chamber was at loggerheads with the Comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali over the seized car.
The senate therefore ordered an investigation into Ndume’s claim.
In a statement issued by Yusuph Olaniyonu, the special adviser of the senate president, said Saraki had nothing to do with the issue.
“The allegation raised today by Senator Ali Ndume linking Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki to the importation of vehicle lacks basis as it was outright falsehood,” the statement read.
Olaniyonu said from facts and documents on the seized vehicle, “it is obvious that the senate president has nothing to do with the importation of any vehicle”.
“A supplier was engaged by the senate to supply a vehicle. While transferring the vehicle between Lagos and Abuja, it was impounded by the customs. We believe that is an issue between the supplier and the customs because the senate has not taken delivery. So, why is somebody trying to drag in the name of Saraki into the issue,” he said.
“The documents on the vehicle are there for the general public to view and make their conclusions. Now, that the matter has been referred to the committee on ethics, privileges and public petitions, all the facts will be out.”
Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.
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