The deputy Senate leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has dared former President Olusegun Obasanjo to prove his allegations of corruption against him as a member of the National Assembly.
The
former president had said on Monday that the budget padding scandal in the
House of Representatives confirmed his position that the National Assembly was
filled with thieves.
Mr.
Na’Allah, a former member of the House, who now represents Kebbi south
district, said in a statement on Tuesday that he took exception to the
impression that there were no men of integrity in the National Assembly.
“I
am respectfully taking exception to the statement which I express the hope is
not true,” the lawmaker said. “To start with it is not in my character to join
issues with an elder statesmen who have had the privilege of superintending
over the affairs of our great country Nigeria.
“This
exception has become necessary in view of the enormity of the alleged statement
to my person and integrity.”
“If
former President Obasanjo can come out with one proven record of corruption
against me as a person, I promise to vacate my seat as a senator of the federal
republic of Nigeria.
“For
the records, I was the only member from Kebbi State who did not find it worthy
at that time of collecting the sum of N50 million as an inducement to subvert
the constitution and provide a constitutional framework for the third term
ambition of President Obasanjo.
“I
find this statement if it is true to be reckless and terrifying.
“The
implications of the statement is to say that the entire over 170 million
Nigerians have not elected a single person with integrity among the 469 members
of the National Assembly.
“This
is definitely rhapsodic and does not conform to common sense and reason,” he
added.
-Premium Times
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