Senate President Saraki reports APC to Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki and others, Friday, were reported to be in a closed-door meeting at the Obasanjo’s Hilltop Mansion in Abeokuta. The meeting which took place earlier today is in connection with the battle to retain his election as Senate President. Yesterday it was learnt that there were attempts by the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party to diminish the power of the Senate President and the Speaker in the appointment of principal officers of the legislature. The principal offices to be filled by the APC in the Senate and the House of Representatives are Senate/House Leader, Deputy Senate/House Leader, Chief Whip and Deputy Chief Whip. Amongst those sited in Abeokuta are Senators Ahmed Yerima, Tayo Alasoadura, Andy Uba, Danjuma Goje and Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola. More details later