Kwara monarchs allege persecution of Saraki
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 var...
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