Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari
Traditional
rulers in Kwara State yesterday threw their weight behind the Senate
President, Dr Bukola Saraki, despite his ongoing trial by the Code of
Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
The traditional rulers, led by their chairman and Emir of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Sulu- Gambari, warned against what they called ‘politics of persecution’.
They said the trial of Saraki at the CCT was not in line with the change mantra of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Nigerians bargained for.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the Emir of Ilorin said, “It would be unwise to disguise under political altar to cow perceived political enemy. We are here for good reasons and (to) bring the goodwill of the Council of Chiefs, representing all the chiefs and traditional rulers of Kwara State. We are here to join our son (Bukola Saraki) with whom we are much pleased.
“We are ready to support him. We are here to see him on the various constitutional challenges; we would not call it problem, may God not make it a problem for us.
“It doesn’t take long for a 10- year old child to realize that our dear son, our precious son is being persecuted. The politics of persecution is not the right change for Nigeria. We want change; we want it to be clean. He who seeks equity must come with clean hands. If you want equity, you, yourself must do equity.
“We want to appeal to men of goodwill that politics should not be played with bitterness. Politics should be about the unity of this country. We therefore came here to declare our unalloyed support and solidarity to our precious son,” the monarch said.
While responding, Saraki thanked the monarchs for their support and solidarity, saying “I am greatly honoured and at the same time humbled to receive this visit from our royal fathers in my domain. The last time I had this honour was when I was still the governor of Kwara State. There is nothing more for me to add because you have spoken. You have spoken from your years of experience as a father, and as someone who has headed a very great arm of government, the judiciary.”
“Your words of wisdom and encouragement will continue to give me great confidence. As you rightly put, it is a challenging time, not only for us the politicians, but the country generally.”
Those in Gambari’s entourage include Olofa of Offa, Oba Muhammad Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II; Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Charles Oladele Ibitoye; Emir of Tsaragi, Alhaji Abdullahi Nda Pkoto; Olosi of Osi, Oba Salihu Adesofegbe; Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Sheu Muazu Umar and Alofa of Ilofa, Oba Samuel Dada.
The traditional rulers, led by their chairman and Emir of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Sulu- Gambari, warned against what they called ‘politics of persecution’.
They said the trial of Saraki at the CCT was not in line with the change mantra of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Nigerians bargained for.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the Emir of Ilorin said, “It would be unwise to disguise under political altar to cow perceived political enemy. We are here for good reasons and (to) bring the goodwill of the Council of Chiefs, representing all the chiefs and traditional rulers of Kwara State. We are here to join our son (Bukola Saraki) with whom we are much pleased.
“We are ready to support him. We are here to see him on the various constitutional challenges; we would not call it problem, may God not make it a problem for us.
“It doesn’t take long for a 10- year old child to realize that our dear son, our precious son is being persecuted. The politics of persecution is not the right change for Nigeria. We want change; we want it to be clean. He who seeks equity must come with clean hands. If you want equity, you, yourself must do equity.
“We want to appeal to men of goodwill that politics should not be played with bitterness. Politics should be about the unity of this country. We therefore came here to declare our unalloyed support and solidarity to our precious son,” the monarch said.
While responding, Saraki thanked the monarchs for their support and solidarity, saying “I am greatly honoured and at the same time humbled to receive this visit from our royal fathers in my domain. The last time I had this honour was when I was still the governor of Kwara State. There is nothing more for me to add because you have spoken. You have spoken from your years of experience as a father, and as someone who has headed a very great arm of government, the judiciary.”
“Your words of wisdom and encouragement will continue to give me great confidence. As you rightly put, it is a challenging time, not only for us the politicians, but the country generally.”
Those in Gambari’s entourage include Olofa of Offa, Oba Muhammad Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II; Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Charles Oladele Ibitoye; Emir of Tsaragi, Alhaji Abdullahi Nda Pkoto; Olosi of Osi, Oba Salihu Adesofegbe; Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Sheu Muazu Umar and Alofa of Ilofa, Oba Samuel Dada.
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