I’m Not After Saraki, Allegations Unfounded – Adamu

Senator Abdullahi Adamu, lawmaker representing Nasarawa west, has denied allegations linking him with a plot to remove Senate President Bukola Saraki.

Recall that during plenary on Thursday Senator Obinna Ogba, representing Ebonyi central, claimed he had concrete evidence to back claims that Adamu was plotting to oust Saraki.

But speaking with reporters later on Thursday, Adamu said he had nothing against the Senate President, who he says is like a son to him.

The Nasarawa senator said he was not interested in Saraki’s office, adding that it is not logical for anyone to make such “unfounded insinuations”.

He further challenged those who levelled the allegations to provide facts to prove their claims.

“A colleague called me and drew my attention to what happened on the floor of the senate today. It is amusing but very saddening at the same time,” Adamu said.

“I am not in anyway after Saraki. Saraki is like a son to me. I had the right to contest for the senate president seat three years ago when the 8th senate was inaugurated, but I never did because I wasn’t interested.

“It is therefore, not logical for anyone to say I’m interested in the seat now, and will be planning to destabilise the senate. To achieve what? For what purpose? It is not right for anyone to make such unfounded insinuations.

“We are almost three years in office, the election year is drawing nearer, and I think anyone thinking of upstaging the leadership of the senate for any reason will only be fighting a lost battle because it is not what should naturally occupy the mind of any serious-minded lawmaker.

“As for me, let me repeat that I’m not in anyway after Saraki, I can’t be after Saraki, and I won’t do anything to upstage the leadership as being claimed because it’s a fruitless venture.

“But if I believe strongly in a cause, I stand by it. If I’ve offended anyone by my strong stand on some issues in the senate, it is in accordance with my conviction. I stand by it anytime. But talking of trying to cause disaffection in the senate is not an issue at all.

“Whatever we do in this world, we must be ready to bear our cross. I’m ready to bear mine. Anyone who knows me will say clearly that I’m not plotting to remove Saraki. Let them look for another thing to say.”