In a statement that he personally signed and distributed
by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdul Rahman Sanni, the Speaker said with
the discharge and acquittal of the Senate President, the Judiciary had
demonstrated its impartiality and independence by formally declaring an
innocent man innocent.
The statement which called for strengthening of
institutions in the war against corruption, said all arms of government
must collaborate to make the nation triumph over the menace which has
done incalculable damage to the psyche of the nation .
The Speaker equally called for improved relationship
between the executive arm of government and the National Assembly in
the task of making democracy more meaningful for the average Nigerian.
“Trial in Nigeria is by the judge, it is neither by the jury nor by the
media”, the Speaker declared. He advised federal prosecutors to try to
convince only the judges, rather than securing headlines in the media.
The legislator also enjoined the hierarchy of the ruling
All Progressives Party (APC) to ensure cohesion in the party to enable
the it deliver its electoral promises and further reinforce Nigerians’
confidence in the ability of the party to lead the country out of
economic doldrums.
The statement which also urged the Senate President to
see the tribulations as a means of rededicating himself towards serving
the nation and the common man, expressed confidence that the nation
would benefit tremendously from his wealth of experience in leading the
nation to the promised land. He commended the Senate President for
refusing to be distracted from performing his duties while astutely
defending himself.
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