The Senate President, Bukola Saraki says he has no hand in the importation of a vehicle seized by the Nigeria Customs Service as he speaks out over new allegations after face-off with Customs boss, Hameed Ali.
Bukola Saraki
In a statement issued after a plenary session of the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday by Yusuph Olaniyonu, the special adviser of the Senate President, said his principal, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has no hand in the importation of a vehicle seized by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
Read the full press release below;
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Saraki Has Nothing to Do With Importation of Vehicle, Says Aide
Special Adviser to Senate President on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu has stated that 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.
In a press statement, Olaniyonu said from the facts and documents about 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.
“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,” Olaniyonu stated.
Signed,
Yusuph Olaniyonu
Special Adviser (Media and Publicity).