Saraki Relocates From Residence (See Why)

There was anxiety yesterday following the relocation of the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, from his personal residence in Maitama District in Abuja to the official Guest House of the Office of the President of the Senate.

Findings by theNation revealed that Saraki has moved out of his personal residence to an official apartment for “strategic reasons and safety.” A source told the online news agency:

“The President of the Senate has relocated from his personal house in Abuja. Saraki is now staying in the official Guest House of the President of the Senate which is like a sacred place like the hallowed chamber of the Senate. 

“If the police and security agencies invade or storm the place, it will amount to a slap on the upper chamber. This can make the Senate to join issues with the Executive despite the fact that there is no immunity for any National Assembly leaders. 

“He has also been consulting with his strategists on how to vacate the Bench warrant against him by the Code of Conduct Tribunal.”

When contacted, an aide to the Senate President, however, said:

“He actually moved to the Guest House since Monday because of the ongoing renovation in his personal residence due to a recent fire incident. 

”As at press time, however, the police could not effect the arrest of Saraki because it was still awaiting a copy of the Bench warrant from the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). There were indications that the warrant might be sent to the police on Monday.

To stave off pressure, the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, has allegedly switched off all his mobile lines.