The Senate has commenced an investigation into whether Senator President
Bukola Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye have abused their privileges as
lawmakers in the Upper legislative chamber.
While Senate is investigating Saraki over claims that he allegedly used
his office to seek revenge against Nigeria Customs Service boos Hameed
Ali, Dino is being investigated over claims that he may have forged his
certificate with which he ran for Senate.
The Senate resolved to probe Saraki and Melaye following a motion moved
by Senator Ali Ndume representing Borno South requesting that
allegations against the two lawmakers should be investigated to ensure
that there was no abuse of legislative privileges by them.
According to Ndume, allegations that the Senate invited Hameed Ali
because he reportedly seized a bullet-proof Range Rover that belonged to
Saraki because it did not have the proper papers needed to be looked
into before the Red Chamber can move on with questioning Ali over the
controversial issue of collecting Customs duties on old vehicles.
On the other hand, Ndume said allegations that Melaye did not really
graduate from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria as claimed in his
CV has to be investigated to make sure the truth is revealed.
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges has been mandated to look
into the two matters and report back to the house in two weeks.
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