I will be happy to go to jail, says Saraki

Bukola Saraki, president of the senate, says he is prepared to carry his cross rather than yield to “the nefarious agenda of a few individuals who are bent in undermining our democracy and destabilising the federal government to satisfy their selfish interests”.

Speaking after his first appearance in court alongside three others for alleged forgery, Saraki described his latest legal battle as proof of the “persecution and distraction” that have been visited on him.

Saraki, who is still facing trial at the code of conduct tribunal (CCT) for false assets declaration, vowed to fight on, saying: “…let the doors of jails be thrown open and I shall be a happy guest.”