Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who was suspended from the Senate on Thursday following the adoption of a report by Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, has finally reacted to his suspension. In a statement issued by his Senior Legislative Aide, Efe Duku, the Senator disclosed that the condition issued to him by the Senate for his recall cannot be met given prevailing realities.
He disclosed that the Senate had directed him to dissolve the Pro-Muhammadu Buhari group in the Senate before his recall would be considered. He lamented that since the group had other Senators as members, its dissolution can only be a collective decision.
He said it was unfortunate that the Senate took the decision to suspend him even when the issue was still pending before the court.
“As already well-known by many, the issues acted upon today by the Senate are pending before a court of competent jurisdiction and therefore, subjudice.
“It is the Senate’s view that the issues be withdrawn from court for an amicable resolution to hold. Until a resolution is reached, it is better to respect the court processes by not commenting on them.
“Also, we note that as part of the resolution of the issues, the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Bukola Saraki ruled that the Parliamentary Support Group, PSG, (Senate) for President Muhammadu Buhari should be disbanded.
“This should be a matter for the over 50 members of PSG to decide, possibly with President Buhari on whose behalf they openly work as Distinguished Senators of the Federal Republic.
“In the circumstance, we appeal for calm and assure that as a fervent believer in the rule of law, our Senator is in positive spirit. He remains an ardent supporter of Mr. President’s agenda for a better nation for all and will continue to work assiduously for his re-election.”
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