Some All Progressives Congress (APC) Senators from the North, on Thursday, denied media report that they are working against President Muhammud Buhari’s interest in the Senate.
The Senators, who were among 81 that passed vote of confidence on Senate President Bukola Saraki, said those who went to the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja, on June 9, are the Senators that are against President Buhari.
A national newspaper had on Thursday, reported that 22 Northern APC senators have been identified as “teaming up with the opposition to work against President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling party”.
Briefing Journalists, Senate Spokesman, Senator Dino Melaye, described the said report as wicked and Satanic for anybody to infer 81 senators’ endorsement of Senate President as move against President Buhari.
Dino said, “I want to say that it is wicked, satanic and unacceptable for anybody to infer or ascertain to the fact that those who endorse the leadership of the senate are working against him.
“I want to state clearly that that those insinuating and the 22 northern senators who signed that report are the ones that are actually working against President Buhari
“There is nothing Buhari has brought to the senate that has not received expeditious response. Buhari is upright and transparent and I call him the nemesis of corruption. For us in the senate, we pray he succeeds and we will all partner with him within the stipulated law.
“Those trying to pitch the majority of the senate against Buhari are the ones who do not like him. Whoever likes him should canvass for him.
“Saraki is comfortably seated with over two third senators,” saying the report only sought “to divert attention”.
“We shall focus on developmental issues that will bring about progress and development to the nation and not blackmailers. We will focus on only issues that will bring about progress, fight insurgency and bring about stability.
“We will partner in this journey in building a new Nigeria. Senate will not compromise honesty truth and integrity”.
Also speaking, Senator Binta Garba wondered how somebody can categorize her as Buhari’s enemy.
Senator Garba said, “It is appalling for someone to use the power of pen in castigating others and it is unfortunate. As a media person you need to be objective in your dealing. Adamawa especially my senatorial zone has always been under ravage.
“This country is beyond north and south. I want to see a Nigerian that is devoid of every sentiment.
“The enemies of Buhari are those that did not obey the directive of the President to be seated in the senate”.