Special Adviser to Senate President on Media and Publicity, Yusuph
Olaniyonu has
stated that the allegation raised today by Senator Ali Ndume linking Dr.
Abubakar
Bukola Saraki to the importation of vehicle lacks basis as it was outright
falsehood.
In a press statement, Olaniyonu said from the facts and documents about
the seized
vehicle, it is obvious that the Senate President has nothing to do with the
importation of any vehicle.
“A supplier was engaged by the Senate to supply a vehicle. While
transferring the
vehicle between Lagos and Abuja, it was impounded by the Customs. We
believe that is
an issue between the supplier and the Customs because the Senate has not
taken
delivery. So, why is somebody trying to drag in the name of Saraki into
the issue.
“The documents on the vehicle are there for the general public to view and
make
their conclusions. Now, that the matter has been referred to the Committee on
Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, all the facts will be out”,
Olaniyonu
stated.