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| Bukola Saraki, Ike Ewkweremadu, Dino Melaye flanked by other senators and Saraki’s associates in court today |
At a Federal Capital Territory High Court today, June 27, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, the former chief clerk of the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa and the deputy chief clerk of the legislature, Benedict Efeturi were arraigned over forgery allegations.
Saraki and the three other accused persons were arraigned for forging the Senate Standing Rule and Order of 2015. In solidarity to the lawmakers and all other accused person scores of senators accompanied the accused persons to the court. The lawmakers who appeared in court said they came in solidarity with the Senate president and his deputy arrived the courthouse in a convoy of a white coaster bus and many other vehicles.
Among the senators who were present in court today, June, 27, include the senator representing Anambra North senatorial district, Stella Oduah; the senator representing Kogi West constituency, Dino Melaye; senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani among many others.See photos of the senators in court today below:
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| Saraki and friends coming down the stairs at the FCT High Court, Jabi |
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| Senator representing Anambra North, Stella Oduah in court today |
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| Former chief clerk of the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa (the first accused person) flanked by his associates in court today |
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| Counsel to Ike Ekweremadu, Joseph Daudu (SAN) speaking to journalists after the court session |
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| Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe and Shehu Sani |
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| Senator representing Kaduna central, Shehu Sani |
Photo Credit: Naij.com
