A former President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the approval of N30 trillion Ways and Means for former President Muhammadu Buhari by the 9th Senate under the leadership of its then President, Ahmad Lawan.
Saraki took to his X handle shortly after the uproar in the Senate on Tuesday concerning the approval granted.
The former two-term Governor of Kwara State attributed the country’s current economic situation to the failure of the ninth Senate to scrutinise the N30 trillion Ways and Means presented for approval by Buhari.
He tweeted: “Did you listen to the Senate deliberations today?
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“What we witnessed in the Red Chamber underscores the vital role of legislative oversight and the importance of speaking truth, standing with the people, and fulfilling our constitutional roles.
“Today’s inquiries were those that the 9th Senate should have pursued but evidently did not, resulting in the current repercussions for their inaction.
“It brought back memories of the 8th Senate’s insistence on transparency and accountability.
“I remember when we were asking for details of the foreign loan requests brought by the Buhari administration and were portrayed as enemies of the state and obstructive to national progress.
“I must acknowledge the 10th Senate’s effort in even deliberating on these crucial issues.
“This moment stands as a powerful reminder that the legislative arm of government must effectively play its constitutional role at all times in the interest of the people they represent, despite the personal sacrifices that may need to be made.
“Only then will the public and the people truly benefit.
“I sincerely hope we learn from the mistakes of the past.”
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