I saw the statement said to be issued by Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu over a
\nstory published by The Sun newspapers. I have decided not to join issues
\nwith Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. However, I know that most Nigerians are
\naware that there has been no meeting or communication between me and
\nAsiwaju Tinubu since I was elected Senate President. Therefore, I do not
\nsee any basis for a newspaper to report that we are both plotting to
\noppose the President.<\/p>\n
I recognise Tinubu as one of the leaders of the APC who contributed so
\nmuch to the victory of the party in the last election. Some other people
\nalso contributed and I believe the collective efforts made it possible for
\nthe first time in the history of our party for an opposition party to win
\nthe general elections.<\/p>\n
Let me state clearly that I remain a committed member of the APC and will
\ndo all in my power to ensure the party fulfill its promises to bring
\npositive changes into the country.<\/p>\n
Since my election as Senate President, my focus and efforts have been
\ndevoted to doing the job that I was elected to do by my constituents and
\nmy colleagues in the Senate. Twice, my colleagues have confirmed their
\nsupport for me as the primus inter pares in the Senate.<\/p>\n
As I said in my speech when we resumed from our recess late September and
\nin Ikenne yesterday, the screening of ministerial nominees will be handled
\nby me and my colleagues with all sense of responsibility and in adherence
\nto the provision of the constitution. We will be fair to all and be guided
\nby the interest of Nigeria. The screening will be devoid of sentiment and
\nit is not an opportunity for anybody to settle scores. We are equally
\neager for us to make a positive difference in our polity and Nigerians
\nwill be able to judge us whether we acted in their best interest or not.
\nDr Abubakar Bukola Saraki<\/p>\n
President of the Senate<\/p>\n
Federal Republic of Nigeria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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