The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has made it clear that his current trial by the Code of Conduct Tribunal was not such a big issue that engaged the meeting President Muhammadu Buhari held last night with the leadership of the National Assembly at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Saraki who briefed news men shortly after the meeting said that the focus was on how to move the nation forward through the fulfillment of promises made during political campaigns.
“We are talking about what will make Nigeria work. We are talking about the promises we made during elections. Those are the big issues we are talking about and to ensure that there are no distractions.
“The focus is to ensure that the executive arm does things in the interest of the county. It is normal in democratic setting, from time to time; you see the parliament talking with the executive. And that is how to make things work.”
The Senate president stressed the commitment of the National Assembly to work harmoniously with all arms of government, and that Nigerians should be confident that government was working.
“We are committed to work together and it is going to be for the good of Nigerians at large. It is a good development. We are all committed to what we are all elected to do in order to make Nigeria work.” [myad]
