Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (APC Niger North), has refuted allegations that there was ongoing plans by the soon-to-be 9th Senate to ensure the constitution is amended so Buhari can be President beyond 2023.
Mr Abdullahi debunked the rumor that if elected as Senate President, he is set to amend the constitution to make sure Buhari rules as President for a minimum of 12 years, by tagging the story “fake and not realistic.”
His words, “This is just a very desperate attempt by detractors and some politicians who want to taint the good image of the Senate Leader, and the future Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan.
“When we (Senators) met the President two days ago, he (President) was very emphatic that he has stood for election 5 times, and this is his last.
“The President made it clear that he wants to retire quietly to his home, on the basis of which he is going to work very hard these four years since Nigerians have given him this opportunity, to leave a lasting legacy behind.”
“The President’s statement clearly shows that he is a full democrat who knows that our constitution only provides for second term which he has gotten, and for which he is grateful to Nigerians.
“Therefore, to come back to say that Senator Ahmad Lawan will amend the constitution to keep him in office beyond 2023 is just the height of evil thinking and bad politics taken too far.
“The public should discountenace that and focus on supporting a very genuine and transparent process that will lead to the emergence of our own choice leaders as Senators-elect when the 9th Senate unveils.”
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