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I Never Referred To Obasanjo In My Chat With Senate Correspondents- Bukola Sarak by babanett: 12:10pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
I Never Referred to Obasanjo in My Chat with Senate Correspondents- Bukola Saraki The Media Office of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has described a report in which he was said to have replied President Olusegun Obasanjo while speaking to journalists after the presentation of the newly remodeled and refurbished Senate Press Centre as mere mischief, misrepresentation and undue sensationalism. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, stated that during the presentation of the press centre, he was asked only two questions, both of which centeredĀ on the 2016 budget. One was on how realistic the budget proposal under consideration is, in view of dwindling oil price and the other on whether the details of the Senate Budget will be made open, particularly in view of the letter by President Obasanjo. "The Senate President's answer on the first question was that the success of the 2016 will depend less on oil price but more on the non-oil and independent revenue and that that is why the Senate will lay emphasis onĀ the scrutiny of these areas as well as ensure that leakages are blocked so that the budget can be realized without any hitch. "On the second question, he reiterated his earlier position that the Senate budget will no longer be a one-line item. He said details of the budget of the National Assembly will be provided for all to see what goes to what budget head. He urged all Nigerians to realize that mistakes have been made by all stakeholders in the past and that we should all move forward by ensuring those mistakes are not repeated. "In fact his position that mistakes have been made by all of us in the past was a reference to all stakeholders like political office holders, the media, civil society, professional and business groups, among others. " Dr. Saraki will like to maintain his earlier position that he will only write a formal letter to President Obasanjo to explain all the efforts the Eight Senate is making to address some of the issues the former President raised in his letter to him. The Senate President will not use any public event or the media to give any direct or indirect response to the legitimate points raised by the elder statesman and father of the nation. " The Senate President further urged the media to refrain from sensationalism which leads to twisting and misrepresentation of the position of public officers and therefore further create unnecessary tension in the polity. The urge to sell newspapers should not override the need for ethical standard and accuracy in presentation of news to be maintained. The media should equally be sensitive to other people's feelings", he stated. 1 Like |
Re: I Never Referred To Obasanjo In My Chat With Senate Correspondents- Bukola Sarak by surestsam(m): 12:20pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
ok |
Re: I Never Referred To Obasanjo In My Chat With Senate Correspondents- Bukola Sarak by phemmyutd(m): 12:26pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
You for try am na. |
Re: I Never Referred To Obasanjo In My Chat With Senate Correspondents- Bukola Sarak by westlius(m): 12:30pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
Egbon saraki y u dey fear baba obj na. U say u b man u 4 affirm ur statement |
Re: I Never Referred To Obasanjo In My Chat With Senate Correspondents- Bukola Sarak by ckmayoca: 1:33pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
westlius: Respect it is called not fear. |
Re: I Never Referred To Obasanjo In My Chat With Senate Correspondents- Bukola Sarak by Grahamjnr(m): 1:42pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
We need courageous men that are not afraid to step on toes for the sake of national progress. Saraki is certainly not that man if he actually recount his speech on this matter. |
Re: I Never Referred To Obasanjo In My Chat With Senate Correspondents- Bukola Sarak by palao: 2:12pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
Men with wisdom will not join issue with OBJ, if u do u r on ur own, but Mr Saraki if writing OBJ make it public too to show transparency and open Governmnt, which show good leadership in public office |
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