NEWS: Mixed reactions trail Saraki’s claim on principal officers

Mixed reactions on Friday greeted the claim by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, that his hands were tied over the appointments of principal officers for the 8th National Assembly held on Thursday.
The Senate had adopted the elections of principal officers contrary to the directives of the All Progressive Congress, APC.
“Whilst one is strongly persuaded to toe party line and act in accordance with the suggested party position, regrettably, clear provisions of our extant rules and parliamentary conventions have not given me that leeway to act otherwise.

“Therefore, my hands are tired in the circumstances and I seek your understanding in this regards,” The Senate President said in a letter addressed to the chairman of APC.

Some of the reactions include:

Kayode Ogundamisi on Facebook said: “Senator Saraki’s antics are no longer funny”