As the 8th Senate, on Tuesday, resumed from its 4th recess in 110 days, no fewer than 83 Senators passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the embattled Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, amidst rowdy session.
Despite Saraki’s trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over alleged corrupt practices and false declaration of assets, he initially got the backing of 84 of his colleagues. But as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Business and Rules, Babajide Omowarare (APC-Osun East), backed out, 83 Senators threw their weight behind Saraki.
The proposal titled: “Vote of Confidence on Principal Officers of the Senate,” in pursuant to Orders 42 and 52 of the Senate Standing Order 2015, had the names of 48 Senators from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and 35 from the majority All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator David Umaru (APC-Niger East), was the one who read the Vote Of Confidence motion on the floor of the Red Chamber.
See the full list:
1. Sen. David Umaru
2. Sen. Mohammed A. Ndume
3. Sen. Godswill Akpabio
4. Sen. Biodun Olujimi
5. Sen. Malam A. Wakil
6. Sen. Isah Hamma Misau
7. Sen. Emmanuel I. Paulker
8. Sen. Ogola Foster
9. Sen. Gershom H. Bassey
10. Sen. James Manager
11. Sen. Babajide Omowarare (Backed out)
12. Sen. Ahmadu Abubakar M.
13. Sen. Joshua M. Lidani
14. Sen. Achonu A. Nneji
15. Sen. Shehu Sanni
16. Sen. Salihu H. Egye
17. Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa
18. Sen. Mohammed S. Ohiare
19. Sen. Philip Aruwa Gyunka
20. Sen. Abdullahi Adamu
21. Sen. Samuel N. Anyanwu
22. Sen. George T. Sekibo
23. Sen. Monsurat J.A. Sunmonu
24. Sen. Jeremiah T. Useni
25. Sen. Ogba Joseph Obinna
26. Sen. Aliyu S. Abdullahi
27. Sen. Sunny Ogbuoji
28. Sen. Gilbert Nnaji
29. Sen. Bala IBN Na’allah
30. Sen. Philip Tanimu Aduda
31. Sen. Duro Samuel Faseyi
32. Sen. Kabiru Gaya
33. Sen. Muhammad Aliero
34. Sen. Bukar A. Ibrahim, CON
35. Sen. Abubakar Kyari
36. Sen. Rose Okoji Oko
37. Sen. Osinachukwu I. Ideozu
38. Sen. Matthew A. Urhoghide
39. Sen. Fatimat O Raji-Rasaki
40. Sen. Tijani Yahaya Kaura
41. Sen. Sabo Mohammed
42. Sen. Danjuma Laáh
43. Sen. Mohammed S. Lafiagi
44. Sen. Dino Melaye
45. Sen. Abdulrahman Abubakar
46. Sen. Bassey A. Akpan
47. Sen. Olanrewaju A. Tejuoso
48. Sen. Buruji Kashamu
49. Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe
50. Sen. Samuel O. Egwu
51. Sen. David A.B. Mark\
52. Sen. Aliyu M. Wamakko.
53. Sen. Marafa Bachir Abba
54. Sen. Mohammed Hassan
55. Sen. Utazi G. Chukwuka
56. Sen. Francis Alimikhena
57. Sen. Emmanuel Bwacha
58. Sen. Joshua Chibi Dariye
59. Sen. Uche L. Ekwunife
60. Sen. Murray-Bruce Ben
61. Sen. Binta Masi Garba
62. Sen. Jang Jonah David
63. Sen. Ighoyota Amori
64. Sen. Ibrahim A. Gobir
65. Sen. Mohammed Goje, CON
66. Sen. Ahmed Rufa’i Sani
67. Sen. Ibrahim Abdullahi
68. Sen. Muhammad U. Shitu
69. Sen. Andy E. Ubah
70. Sen. Nelson A. Effiong
71. Sen. Rafiu Adedayo Ibrahim
72. Sen. Abdul A.M. Nyako
73. Sen. Theodore A. Orji
74. Sen. Olaka Johnson Nwogu
75. Sen. Abubakar S. Danladi
76. Sen. Yele Omogunwa
77. Sen. Stella Adaeze Oduah
78. Sen. Hope O. Uzodinma
79. Sen. John Owah Enoh
80. Sen. Peter Nwaboshi
81. Sen. Clifford A. Ordia
82. Sen. Donald Alasoadura
83. Sen. Mustapha Sani
84. Sen. Gbolahan Dada
What is the essence of publishing these names? Do we realize the security implications?
ReplyDeleteBundles of rouges. Let see what will be the outcome of CCT.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy the majority of the senators are behind Saraki. The executive need to start respecting the independence of the legislature. Obasanjo and Jonathan's administrations didn't go this far despite their shortcomings. You can only impeach a Speaker or a Senate President only when the members of the House are willing to!
ReplyDeleteIf he's eventually found guilty tie his bumbum on the seat
DeleteThanks @Bioye, very reasonable post. It's baseless posting all these names. Is the poster saying the Senators are supporting Saraki because he's corrupt or so. Nigerians are loosing it and embracing sentimentalism. These men are good enough to know who should lead them. A Senate President is one for all not just for APC. EVERYONE please climb down ur moral high horse for once. Nobody is perfect. Be guided. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSenate Chamber has become Corruption Incubator
ReplyDeleteThese rogues are not to be taken seriously. They will pass a vote of confidence in the devil, as long as the devil has the funds to dish out to them. Saraki after decades of family theft and corruption, has more resources at his disposal than Nigeria's annual budget. How can such a person be senate president at a time when the country is trying to fight corruption. That tells you how rotten Nigeria is. If Abacha was alive, the same group would pass a resounding vote of confidence in him. Stupid nation!
ReplyDeleteI remember late Nelson Mandela once remarked that Nigerians knew their leaders were cheating them and yet did not protest. We need not after all since the culture of corruption is not peculiar to leaders; it's a trait shared by both the leader and the led. We are all witnesses to the episode of the coming-out-of-jail of Bode George which was met with pomp and dancing by party loyalists.
ReplyDeleteThe case of Saraki is of a graver dimension in which the led are aggrieved but with flinching support by members of the same cult of rogues. Going by the thinking of the wise,'' if you want peace prepare for war''. This just the right time to tell the leaders that they were voted to serve not to enrich themselves at the expense of the public. The Labor Union should set every machinery in motion to fight against corruption in all its facets.
you wrote my mind. most of the time we know that these people steal the public money but instead of speaking out we sing praises in the name of the kobo that will be given to us. I thought we are more informed but i was wrong. I urge Nigerians to stand up against corruption and injustice.
DeleteWhere are the YORUBA APC senators? This corruption case is truly a FIGHT between TINUBU and SARAKI.
ReplyDeleteNa true oooòp
DeleteNa true ooooooo
DeleteWhy don't you study the list very well. Majority of the names you see there are PDP senators. You can easily visualize the game plan.
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