National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun says the party is “also planning” to checkmate plans by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to take over the Senate Presidency should Bukola Saraki be removed from the position in view of his current trial at the Code of
Conduct Tribunal, CCT.
He, however, pointed out that in an event his party forfeits the exalted position to the PDP, that may be the sacrifice it would have to pay for Change.
Speaking in an interview with Premium Times, Oyegun said: “We don’t take anything for granted. As they (PDP) are planning, we are also planning. The situation is under control. The whole situation is unfortunate but it is real.”
“Well, I don’t think we will lose that position. But sometimes, for change to take place, there is price you have to pay. So losing the position may be sacrifice for change.”
While ruling out the use of political solution to address Saraki’s prosecution over false assets declaration charges, he asked, “What political situation in a legal matter? Are the judges politicians?” adding that “ThePresident is certainly not the type who will interfere in a judicial matter. I
think we know him well. Everybody must know him. Things must be
done normally.
think we know him well. Everybody must know him. Things must be
done normally.
And that is part of the change mantra that we must
play by the rule so that we don’t truncate processes.”
play by the rule so that we don’t truncate processes.”
The APC boss continued: “People don’t seem to internalize what change is. If the President says “court, free that man”, the same president can say ‘court, imprison that man.’ Is that the Nigeria you want? No! Change means allowing the law to take the proper course. I can tell you the President won’t interfere. The President is straight definite, straight and firm in all facets.”
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Hmmmm.. we shall see. But I don't see that happening though. But If it does, it would go down our political history that indeed change took place under APC. Eheh
ReplyDeleteChange took place under APC? sisi eko you are biased.You quickly forgot how GEJ conceded defeat? My dear please give honor to whom honor is due to. Goodluck was the first to demonstrate the word statesmanship,and he did so under PDP.
DeleteFan Emmanuel u are stupid o...what was he supposed to hold on to power?
DeleteMadame fan Emmanuel, take it easy ok. This is not about who did it first. All I'm saying is that theirs will also go down history if this were to happen. After all they are the ones in power NOW! Got it? Thank u
DeleteWait ohh so oyegun it's saying loosing Seneat president seat to pdpl is d change we want? I nor blame dem Oo. See fuel, light, dollar and na that one be d change e dey talk.
ReplyDeleteThat will be very irresponsible of the APC to throw away d Senate presidency. in order to take down one of their own, Olusola Saraki. That will be political mean ness at it's peak.
ReplyDeleteWell, i dont support this political statement trying to confuse us. Yes pmb shouldnt interfere but if u lose that seat then its as a result of your miscalculation and power play.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are angry saraki won against your blessing and you would rather lose the seat than have someone you didnt annoint as senate president, if not qhy were these charges just coming up now since 2011?
Well, those that know, know
APC, we couldn't care less who is Senate president. Nigerians are suffering, we need POSITIVE change not anyhow change. Buhari is a disgrace!!!
ReplyDeleteAPC, we couldn't care less who is Senate president. Nigerians are suffering, we need POSITIVE change not anyhow change. Buhari is a disgrace!!! Restless man, I'm sure he's planning another trip for next week.
ReplyDeleteAPC will deliver, this, I believe
ReplyDeleteHmmmm.....it would be too shocking if they loose it and that may be a stepping stone for PDP come 2019
ReplyDeleteBut all the while saraki defected to APC all the dirt remained hidden till he became senate president.Buhari should fear Jesus
ReplyDeleteU dey mind them?
DeleteSo what happened when the Court said GRANT DASUKI and KANU Bail and the President said DSS continue to Detain them. Is that the change the President wants for Nigeria. This old men should stop fooling us.
ReplyDeleteNo interference and Rule of Law my ass! The president has been stalling the prosecution of APC ministers and several other PDP ex-governors (who secretly supported his campaign).
ReplyDeleteHow many immediate past ex-governors are in court today despite all their financial atrocities? All you hear is Dasuki, Saraki, Orubebe, Metuh all of who have something in common...... POLITICAL VENDETTA
So PDP is the 'causer' of Saraki's trial? APC = stupidity.
ReplyDeleteAnyways, we all want saraki as SP.
These Apc's av ran out of lies to tell, so they now talk rubbish
ReplyDeleteThey will surely use efcc to remove the next person and put who they want.
ReplyDeleteRubbish bunch of liars the suck Stella's Veejay, that's why she can put up this trash! *disgusted*
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