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SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Xeedorf: 2:28pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Despite the earlier stance of the President, Muhammadu buhari not meddle in the affair of whoever emerges as the next leaders of the national assembly, fresh move involving the President and the national working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC suggests that Senator Buhakola Saraki, a major contender of the Senate Presidency may have been edged out of the race. According to report, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tactically edged out the Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Senator Bukola Saraki, from the race for the Senate presidency. The NWC, at its meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night, had listed certain conditions which an aspirant for the post must possess, but none favours Saraki’s ambition. HERE ARE THE 3 TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT AGAINST SARAKI: 1.The meeting had agreed that the party’s candidate for the post must come from the geo-political zone with the second highest votes after the North-West for the party, during the March 28 presidential election. 2.The party leadership also agreed that the next Senate president must not be facing any corruption charges 3.The Senate President should be one of the most ranking senators in the current Fourth Republic. A senator, who attended the meeting, told our correspondent that the leadership of the party was mandated to present the most eligible aspirant as a consensus candidate for the post within three days, based on the listed criteria, during inauguration, next week. The two contenders for the post are Saraki (Kwara Central) and Ahmad Lawan (Yobe North). Saraki is from the North-Central while Lawan is from North-East. In the presidential election, North-East gave APC and Buhari the second highest number of votes. APC secured 3,473,340 votes in the North-East while the party got 2,264,614 votes in the North-Central. The North-West gave the party the highest number votes of 6,490,537. South-West gave APC 2,433,193 votes while the party got 418,590 votes in the South-South; 198,248 in the South-East and 146,399 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Besides, unlike Lawan, Saraki has been investigated by the Special Fraud Unit of the Police following allegations of a N11 billion-loan fraud preferred against him. Saraki was said to have secured the loans between 2004 and 2009 when he was the governor of Kwara State. The SFU said the loans were used to purchase shares of blue chip companies and choice property in Lagos and Abuja, some of which were used to secure the loans. However, Saraki has denied the allegations, saying he has been cleared. The senator, in a statement by his media aide, Mr. Bamikole Omisore, denied any case of corruption against him. The statement said: “We will like to inform the public that following the review and due interpretation of the case, by the office of DPP of the Federal Ministry of Justice, via a letter dated October 9, 2012, with reference number DPP/ADV: 061/12, addressed to Inspector General of Police (IG), it is clearly stated that Senator Saraki has no case against him as the allegation is frivolous.” Also, the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, cleared Saraki of any wrongdoing in a bank loan being investigated by the SFU. The clearance was given following a legal opinion by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice that the allegations of wrongdoing against Saraki were baseless and unfounded. The legal opinion of the minister was a response to the report submitted to him by the IG on police findings in a complaint by Joy Petroleum Limited. Delivering judgement, Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed stopped the IGP from inviting or arresting Saraki over the alleged bank loan. Some senators who spoke with our correspondent in Abuja expressed fears that the decision of the APC to use such undemocratic conditions considered strange to the rules of the Senate and constitution of the country, could be counter-productive. The party plans to announce its preferred candidate between Lawan and Saraki, during a meeting with the senators-elect today in Abuja. http://www.newspunch.org/senate-presidency-buhari-makes-u-turn-rejects-saraki-with-3-technical-knockouts/ |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Mogidi: 2:32pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
1.The meeting had agreed that the party’s [size=13pt]candidate for the post must come from the geo-political zone with the second highest votes after the North-West[/size] for the party, during the March 28 presidential election. Only states that voted Buhari would have a say in the new dispensation. The PDP warned Nigerians that Buhari was too tribal to govern a country as complex as Nigeria, their prediction was real. 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Nobody: 2:40pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
E don happen 2 Likes |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Adeyinka12(m): 2:42pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
So,who his he now turn to? |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by san316(m): 2:48pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
This is strong. The news said the NWC but the headline says Buhari. Is Buhari the NWC? How is a resolution of the NWC translate to PMB's taking a U.Turn? Na wa for Nigerian journalists ooo. 10 Likes |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by blonker1: 2:49pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
O yes the game has begun. 2 Likes |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by san316(m): 2:53pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Mogidi: Why didn't you highlight the second point of corruption? Crap head. 7 Likes |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by ISpiksDaTroof: 2:53pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Mogidi:Is Buhari the National Working Committee of the party? Or you have no idea what that means? 5 Likes |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Blackfire(m): 3:16pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
... A STORM IS COMING *can u feel it* 5 Likes |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by HzRF(m): 3:19pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Instead of wasting their time They should just say "ahmed lawan "is our candidate David mark congratulations on u returning to the cubicle 2 Likes |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by genearts(m): 3:19pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Fake news 1 Like |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Azedplus(m): 3:25pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
[quote author=Mogidi post=34422072] Only states that voted Buhari would have a say in the new dispensation. The PDP warned Nigerians that Buhari was too tribal to govern a country as complex as Nigeria, their prediction was real. It's a pity . You need to grow up, What better benefit did we derive from your non-tribal PDP that claimed trash ... |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Mortiple(m): 3:51pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
I really don't understand why the powers that be in South-West APC do not want OLUSOLA Saraki (who is also Omoluabi). Hope this move won't hunt them in future. 1 Like |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Nobody: 3:54pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Buhari should understand that he has no business in another arm of government. he should let the Senators decide for themselves 2 Likes |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by rottennaija(m): 3:59pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
san316:Don't mind that egg head |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by fx45(m): 4:15pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
ISpiksDaTroof:U went on a Sabbatical ![]() |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Nobody: 4:18pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
He should appoint me. I want to serve my fatherland. |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by fx45(m): 4:18pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Mortiple:Omoluabi or Omoale? Methinks the latter.... Considering he sees himself as a Fulani man 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Flets: 4:18pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
LOL |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Flets: 4:26pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
The North is Back but it will be a hard fought battle this time. The government will be formed around regions with the highest votes and Buhari will end up becoming a regional president because Nigerians are wiser now than they were in 1983. Like someone earlier said, the storm is gathering. 3 Likes |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by sosanova: 4:27pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
then they have eventually handed David Mark the Senate Presidency again....Saraki n his foot soldiers like Dino Melaye will play the spoilers in the Senate Presidency election...APC has refused to learn from PDP Mistakes 2 Likes |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by mistabiola: 4:34pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Mogidi: Only like minds can move a Nation like Nigeria forward. He knows what he's doing!!! |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by otr1(m): 4:35pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Saraki is the new Senate President. I hate rumour. |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by emmasege: 4:38pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Mortiple:Bukola is undoubtedly Yoruba but the thief nubus will not want a political weight like him emerge, lest he decimates their influence in Yoruba land. The same episode was played with Mulikat. But come to think of it, Bukky deserves the treatment for the following reasons 1. He & other PDP decampees pulled down their long standing house (PDP). They've bn used & dumped. Atiku was the first to be told the obvious, & now Bukky. Amaechi is next to be disappointed. 2. The sarakis have always described their father's house with a left hand. Only a bastard does that. They would rather affiliate with the fulanis rather than their Yoruba root. Good for you, Bukky. 3. Bukky is too ambitious, greedy & arrogant to work with Buhari & submit to the self-imposed national leader (thief nubu) should he emerge the SP. These aside, he still stands a good chance of becoming the next SP if PDP makes good their promise of not fielding a candidate, because PDP senators will most likely vote saraki (one of their own) than vote for APC anointed candidate. I smell a repeat of Tambuwal episode here. Watch it, Saraki may someday decamp to PDP as a sitting senate president. His eyes are really on Aso rock, we know his type. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Nobody: 4:40pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Northernization agenda on full throttle. Odua hope Osunbade getting the ceremonial VP was worth it. 1 Like |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by Nobody: 4:42pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
sosanova: PDP mathematics will soon be studied in higher institutions the world over 49 is greater than 59. |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by PedroJP(m): 4:49pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Xeedorf: And pple were busy shouting Ngige Ngige Ngige. Saying all sort of rubbish that Igbos do not know anything. These liars don't give a damn about anything, they already have their plans laid out. 1 Like |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by dokyOloye: 4:51pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Mortiple:was it not d same SW APC that ditched Mulikat Adeola Akande and voted Aminu Tambuwal in d race for d HOR speaker in 2011? 2 Likes |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by poiu88: 5:10pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Dino malaye should be senate president . even not saraki has problem with david mark. Dave's mark will not leave is party. With security problem it is best for david mark to join APC. If not malaye David mark should join APC Saraki has no security experience |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by nkem123(m): 5:14pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Nothing can stop Saraki from emerging d next senate president Mark my word |
Re: SENATE PRESIDENCY: Buhari Makes U-turn, REJECTS Saraki With 3 Technical Knockout by obailala(m): 5:21pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
Mogidi:A PDP president, while speaking in a PDP state (Rivers), told the expectant multitude that since their governor (Amaechi) was fighting him, the people of the state shouldn't expect any federal project in the state. Oh Yes!... The amiable president and people's hero actually uttered this repugnant statement in full public glare. ...If you think Buhari is being too tribal by rewarding people who stood under the sun and in the rain for him by supporting the ambition of their kinsman, what do you have to say about your hero who punished almost 10 million innocent citizens of Rivers State and even publicly bragged about it all because of his disagreement with one man? 1 Like |
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