Some loyalists of Senate President Bukola Saraki are beating a retreat
in the lingering cold war with the All Progressives Congress (APC)
hierarchy over the leadership crisis in the Red Chambers.
They have already reached out to President Muhammadu Buhari for the purpose of reconciling with him and, by extension, the party leadership.
However, the Saraki loyalists were said to have left the first meeting with Buhari “uncomfortable” on account of his body language.
Saraki and his loyalists had defied the party by rejecting its candidates for principal positions in the Senate.
They shunned the June 9 meeting convened by the APC to resolve the matter and teamed up with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to elect their own candidates including Saraki as Senate President and PDP’s Ike Ekweremadu as his deputy.
It was gathered that House of Reps Speaker Yakubu Dogara’s compliance with the APC’s directive on the choice of principal officers in the House was largely responsible for the change of heart by Saraki and his supporters having being put under pressure as a arrogant fellow by Dogara’s move.
It was gathered that the Saraki’s loyalists and strategists meeting took place at the Presidential Villa a few days ago. It was shielded from reporters for what a source described as “avoiding media backlash on the fresh peace process.”
The “peace team”, according to sources, was led by Senate Leader Ali Ndume.
Those present were Senators Adamu Aliero, Danjuma Goje, Kabiru Gaya and Abdullahi Adamu.
Two of the Senators admitted last night that they were at the meeting.
According to SR, the Senators were disturbed that all is not well between the Senate and the Presidency.
So far, President Buhari is said to have refused to meet and discuss policy issues with Saraki, causing more anxiety for loyalists of the Senate President.
They have already reached out to President Muhammadu Buhari for the purpose of reconciling with him and, by extension, the party leadership.
However, the Saraki loyalists were said to have left the first meeting with Buhari “uncomfortable” on account of his body language.
Saraki and his loyalists had defied the party by rejecting its candidates for principal positions in the Senate.
They shunned the June 9 meeting convened by the APC to resolve the matter and teamed up with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to elect their own candidates including Saraki as Senate President and PDP’s Ike Ekweremadu as his deputy.
It was gathered that House of Reps Speaker Yakubu Dogara’s compliance with the APC’s directive on the choice of principal officers in the House was largely responsible for the change of heart by Saraki and his supporters having being put under pressure as a arrogant fellow by Dogara’s move.
It was gathered that the Saraki’s loyalists and strategists meeting took place at the Presidential Villa a few days ago. It was shielded from reporters for what a source described as “avoiding media backlash on the fresh peace process.”
The “peace team”, according to sources, was led by Senate Leader Ali Ndume.
Those present were Senators Adamu Aliero, Danjuma Goje, Kabiru Gaya and Abdullahi Adamu.
Two of the Senators admitted last night that they were at the meeting.
According to SR, the Senators were disturbed that all is not well between the Senate and the Presidency.
So far, President Buhari is said to have refused to meet and discuss policy issues with Saraki, causing more anxiety for loyalists of the Senate President.
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