ADVERTISEMENT

Senate President denies civil servant was sacked for criticising him

Addressing the issue on his social media pages on Friday, July 28, 2017, Saraki labelled the story as "entirely untrue".

Prophet Joshua Iginla of Champions Royal Assembly prophesied Senate President Bukola Saraki would face a lot of trials

Along with being fired from his teaching appointment with the state, Baba was also summoned to court on libel charges filed by lawyers of Mr. Jimoh Adeshina, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara Central senatorial district, after the civil servant reportedly called Saraki a bastard in one of his posts on his social media posts.

Sahara Reporters reported that he was also removed from his position as APC Secretary in Gambari Ward 1, Ilorin East Local Government Area.

Addressing the issue on his social media pages on Friday, July 28, 2017, Saraki labelled the story as "entirely untrue", saying he'd never tried to suppress the freedom of speech.

ADVERTISEMENT

The full statement read, "My attention has just been drawn to an entirely untrue story about a civil servant being sacked for criticizing me.

"As a public servant who has subjected myself to the service of my country, I face criticism everyday from many quarters.

"However, this does not deter me. It never has. I learn from the constructive criticisms, and continue to work with my colleagues in the Senate to pass our legislative agenda for all Nigerians.

"I use social media. As such, I am a firm believer in freedom of speech and the use of social media to air out views.

"Throughout my time in public office, I have never attempted to stifle anyone's freedom to speak his/her mind. This can be said of my time as a Governor, as a first time Senator, and now as the Senate President. This will not change."

ADVERTISEMENT

The criminal complaint by Adesina, filed on July 18, was withdrawn on Thursday, July 27, due to what his lawyers called the "intervention of well-meaning Nigerians, traditional institutions, Ilorin Emirate and other stakeholders".

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Alake calls on Badaru to fish out illegal miners, violators of mining laws

Alake calls on Badaru to fish out illegal miners, violators of mining laws

Divers find bodies of 2 people who drowned after Baltimore bridge collapsed

Divers find bodies of 2 people who drowned after Baltimore bridge collapsed

INEC rejects LP's National convention in Anambra, questions venue change

INEC rejects LP's National convention in Anambra, questions venue change

8 people including professor declared wanted over killing of 17 soldiers

8 people including professor declared wanted over killing of 17 soldiers

INEC to publish credentials of 17 Edo governorship candidates on Saturday

INEC to publish credentials of 17 Edo governorship candidates on Saturday

Hardship: Abiodun to begin sale of rice to Ogun residents at 50% discount

Hardship: Abiodun to begin sale of rice to Ogun residents at 50% discount

Labour Party offers Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket unopposed

Labour Party offers Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket unopposed

Allow us build seaports, railways to develop the South-East - Ohanaeze tells FG

Allow us build seaports, railways to develop the South-East - Ohanaeze tells FG

UCH Ibadan workers are tired of working in darkness as power outage persists

UCH Ibadan workers are tired of working in darkness as power outage persists

Pulse Sports

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT