Senators to investigate plot to unseat Saraki

The Senate has commenced investigation into the alleged plot by some members to sack Senator Bukola Saraki as President.

There has been rancour across the country over alleged plan from some quarters that some people with certain interest to remove the leadership of the red chamber.

A Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker, Senator Obinna Ogba (Ebonyi-Central), who raised the alarm through a point of order at the plenary on Wednesday, alleged that the senators were also mobilising civil society organisations and trade groups to protest against Saraki's leadership.

Ogba said, "I rise this morning to bring to the notice of the Senate that there is a plan by some people in this Senate, maybe under the leadership of my distinguished colleague, particularly Senator Abdullahi Adamu. You will remember that in January, Senator (Isa) Misau made the comment here that there was a plan to remove the Senate President, and in fact the leadership.

"Now, I have reliable information that some people are already planning to destabilise this Senate, including the Senate's leadership by organising demonstrations, of which money is already exchanging hands.

Although Senator Abdullahi Adamu has on many occasions denied been part or having knowledge of the accusations.