Saraki Reavels A Shocking Evidence To Nigerians That Shows That The Senate Is Not In Any Kind Of Fight With Buhari[Must See]

Saraki Reavels A Shocking Evidence To Nigerians That Shows That The Senate Is Not In Any Kind Of Fight With Buhari[Must See]

Saraki Reavels A Shocking Evidence To Nigerians That Shows That The Senate Is Not In Any Kind Of Fight With Buhari[Must See]

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, refuted reports in some quarters, saying that the Senate is rubbishing the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration’s anti-corruption fight.

Saraki, had on Monday, during the Launch of Senator Dino Melaye’s book, titled: “Antidotes for Corruption – The Nigerian Story”, argued that the country is still far from meeting the standards of fighting corruption.

Saraki had also said: “When fighting corruption, I am convinced that prevention is better than cure.”

However, reacting to comments by some people who felt the Senate was attacking Buhari’s anti-corruption efforts, on Wednesday, a statement from Senate noted: “Contrary to the views being expressed by some mischievous elements that Senate is mocking the anti-graft war of the Federal Government, there are more than enough proofs to show that the Lawmakers are working to strengthen the anti-corruption process and institutions, for increasing the efficiency of the war.

“Senators definitely acknowledge the successes and achievements recorded so far by the Buhari administration, in the bid to eradicate corruption. They acknowledge that a lot has been done in the last two years, to eliminate this vice from the national psyche.

“Available facts, point to the fact that the Senators are really complementing the efforts of the Executive arm, in order to achieve better results.

“Today alone, two anti-corruption bills passed the second reading stage in the Senate, and were referred to relevant Committees for further action. The bills are: 1) The Proceeds of Crime Bill; and 2) Assets Forfeiture Bills. Both bills are private member bills sponsored by Senators. A third anti-corruption bill is already in the works.

“Also today, the Senate passed a motion in which it resolved that all statutory Corporations, should submit their budget estimates within two weeks, and should refrain from spending money on capital projects. This is a strong move to block loopholes through which revenues due to government are being siphoned. That is sure one of the boldest moves to stop corruption in revenue generating agencies.

“With all these moves, the Senators are backing their talk on fight against corruption, with tangible action. Therefore, mischief makers who want to knock the Heads of the Executive and the Legislature, should desist from their dirty antics. These two arms are working from different angles to achieve a common purpose. The goal to eliminate corruption, is shared by both arms of government”, Saraki stated.