Senate President, Bukola Saraki finally showed up at the Code of Conduct Tribunal after days of intense pressure to stop the proceedings of the CCT.
Bukola Saraki in the dock
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has finally appeared before the Code of Conduct Tribunal where he is being charged for alleged false declaration of assets. Mr. Saraki failed to appear before the tribunal on Friday, and again on Monday, despite an arrest warrant issued against him.
He faces a 13-count charge bordering on corruption and false assets declaration.
Mr. Saraki said on Monday that he would appear before the tribunal, after the Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed his application for a stay of execution.
He arrived at the tribunal at about 10.20am, accompanied by deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and other senators. The tribunal has disallowed live broadcast of its proceedings.