The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar
Bukola Saraki has reacted to reports making the rounds that he was made juicy
offers by President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC, to
remain in the ruling party.
Last week, the Senate President
and other aggrieved members of the APC met the President and the party
leadership at the Presidential Villa.
Following the meeting, there were
speculations about juicy offers being made to him and his associates as part of
the on-going discussions.
Saraki, in a statement on Sunday,
by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said the
stories were not true.
He said, “I believe at this
point, it is important for me to make some clarifications, end speculations and
make my position clear.
“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.
“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.
“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 is 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”, he stated.
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