Reactions have started trailing in- in regards to the recent corruption allegation leveled against Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

A former Minister of Works, Adeseye Ogunlewe, says that if the trial of Saraki becomes a reality, it would affect the nation in more ways than one.

Ogunlewe, in an interview on Thursday, said the activities of the National assembly would also suffer, if Saraki is put on trial.

He stated the following concerns:

“The Senate President is the head of the Senate and the chairman of the National Assembly. He is an institution and I won’t be surprised if senators follow him to the tribunal in solidarity.

“A situation whereby the Senate President keeps making trips to court will not only put Nigeria in a bad light but will slow down activities at the National Assembly which would, in turn, affect the nation,” he said.

“Was Saraki the only person that was a governor all through the period? Why is it that it is only Saraki that is being targeted now?”.

“Removing a Senate President is never an easy process. Now that Saraki will be facing the tribunal, if he is found guilty, he has the right to appeal the verdict and then the matter will be taken to the High Court.

“If he is found guilty again, the case will be taken to the Appeal Court and then to the Supreme Court. Imagine the amount of time that would be wasted and the effect it will have on legislative work within the period?”

“The Senate rules are clear in this regard. If the Senate President is found guilty by the Supreme Court and he is eventually removed, there will be a fresh round of elections among the senators and a Senate President will be picked.

“The Deputy Senate President cannot succeed the Senate President the way the Vice-President will succeed the President.”