Senate President Bukola Saraki
says reports about “juicy offers” made to him to remain in the All Progressives
Congress (APC) are mere speculations.
Saraki is believed to be among
the aggrieved ruling party chieftains considering pulling out of the APC before
the 2019 elections.
The presidency and the party are
making last-minute efforts to have the nation’s number three citizen in their
camp.
In a statement issued by Yusuph
Olaniyonu, special adviser on media and publicity to Saraki, the senate president said he is not
interested in enriching himself for personal gains but concerned about the
future of the country and its democracy.
“I believe at this point, it is
important for me to make some clarifications, end speculations and make my
position clear,” he said.
“It is important for Nigerians to
know that the discussions that I and many others of like minds are having with
the presidency and the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) is not
about me and what I want.
“It involves the future of our
country and her democracy. It is about making things better for our people.
Though there are many speculations being peddled in the media, let it be known
these discussions are not about me.
“Whatever has happened to me in
the past has passed. Now that God in his infinite mercy has vindicated me, I
have moved on, believing that we have all learnt our lessons.”
Saraki recalled his recent
victory at the supreme court, which absolved him of corruption charges, and
said he had forgiven those who were out to “persecute” him.
“As I said in my statement
following the supreme court judgement on July 6, I cannot hold any grudge
against any individual. I have forgiven all those who played any role in my
persecution and likewise, I have asked for forgiveness from all those that I
wronged in the past,” he said.
“Our focus should now be about
Nigeria. The major issue on the table for discussion is how to strengthen our
democracy, rebuild our economy, stop the spate of insecurity, improve the
conditions of living of our people and generally chart a course for the
development of this great country.
“We will be insulting Nigerians
if, as the 2019 elections draw nearer, our deliberations are about personal
benefits or how to pay compensation for wrongs done to an individual.
“As for my political future, we
just need to continue to engage with others, listen to advice and exchange
ideas because the decision is not that of mine alone. It is for all our
supporters and associates to deliberate upon and take a decision based on the
overall interest of our people. It is my prayers that Almighty God will guide
us right in all our decisions and make a positive turn-around in our country.”
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