L-R: Senator Ahmed Yerima, Ssenator Bukola Saraki, Chief Obasanjo and Senator Danjuma Goje
Saraki was in Abeokuta to consult with the former president popularly called “Ebora Owu” over the 8th Senate and other national issues.
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According
to The Nation, Saraki’s visit might be part of his efforts to use his
connections to prevail on the leadership of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) to accept his emergence as Senate President.
The
former governor of Kwara state, assumed his current position through an
election that was not approved by his party, as they had endorsed
Senator Ahmed Lawan form Yobe state for the position.
Saraki had to depend majorly on votes from the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which further irked his party.
Saraki arrived Obasanjo’s home by 9:11 am and he was ushered into Obasanjo’s inner chamber for private discussions.
In
his entourage were Alhaji Kawu Baraje, Senators Andy Uba, Sanni Yerima,
Ben Muray Bruce, Alaso Adura and Danjuma Goje. Former Governor of Osun
state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola was also part of Saraki’s entourage.
Sources
close to the Obasanjo’s home said the discussion would focus on how
Saraki can promote unity in the 8th Senate, and make peace with the APC
leaders among other issues.