Senate does not have the power to summon me – Prof. says

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Itse Sagay has slammed the Senate for summoning him.

Sagay also said that he is not in the category of people the Senate can summon, reports say.

The lawmakers had earlier resolved to summon him over his comment describing them as irresponsible.

Sagay reportedly made the comment following the rejection of the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) boss, Ibrahim Magu by the Senate.

Speaking further, he said “They ought to know that I do not come within the category of persons they can summon.

“I would advise them to tell their lawyers to check the Sections 88 and 89 of the Constitution. Through that, they will know I don’t come within that category.

“They don’t have authority to summon me. I am outside the group of persons they can summon. I am not a civil servant, I don’t belong to any commission.

“I’m not going to give those details now; but if they are foolish enough to insist on my coming, at the appropriate time and at appropriate venue, all the details will come out

“But now let me just make general statement: they have no power or authority to summon me. Period!”

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