Ahead of the much awaited ministerial list from President Muhammadu Buhari, senate president, Bukola Saraki, has said there would no room for room for pettiness or politics of vendetta by senators when screening ministers.
Senate president, Bukola Saraki
It is believed that senators might be petty with screening of ministers when screening begins. Speaking with senators following resumption from a two month recess, Saraki told senators to ensure that screening of ministerial nominees is the overall interest of our country as the red chamber begins its constitutional task.
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“As we await the list of ministerial nominees this week, I believe the presence of ministers will create the space for greater policy engagement with the Executive Arm of government and enable us to begin to respond in a more systematic manner to the various economic and social challenges before us, especially through our various Committees that will also be constituted soon.
“On this note, I want to urge you all my colleagues to ensure that what is uppermost in our minds as we begin the constitutional task of screening of ministerial nominees is the overall interest of our country, informed by the enormity and the urgency of the challenges before us. Once the list is submitted, let us ensure that we treat it with dispatch and thoroughness. We must not be held down by unnecessary politicking. The enormity of our national challenges at this time does not give room for pettiness or politics of vendetta.
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The embattled senate president equally told his fellow senators that his trial by the Code of Conduct Tribunal has the backing of “some powerful individuals outside this Chambers.”
Recall that Saraki said his appearance before the Code of Conduct Tribunal has further demonstrated his believe in the rule of law and respect for the judiciary.
Reports earlier revealed that senators under the Senate Unity Forum had begun to woo senators loyal to Saraki for a possible impeachment in the face of the ongoing trial of the Mr Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
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Ministerial Screening: Senate Will Not Give Room For Pettiness, Politics Of Vendetta- Saraki
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