The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday admitted that the vehicle seized by the Nigeria Customs Service belonged to the Senate.
Saraki, however, said he has nothing to do with the importation of the vehicle.
Saraki who spoke through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, stated that the allegation raised on Tuesday (today) at plenary by Senator Ali Ndume linking him to the importation of the vehicle lacks basis as it was outright falsehood.
In the press statement, Olaniyonu said from the facts and documents about the seized vehicle, it was obvious that the Senate president has nothing to do with the importation of any vehicle.
He said: “A supplier was engaged by the Senate to supply a vehicle. While transferring the vehicle between Lagos and Abuja, it was impounded by the Customs. We believe that is an issue between the supplier and the Customs because the Senate has not taken delivery. So, why is somebody trying to drag in the name of Saraki into the issue.
“The documents on the vehicle are there for the general public to view and make their conclusions. Now, that the matter has been referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, all the facts will be out.”
