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'Senate President paid N77m into his account in 2 days when he was Governor' - Witness

The witness said as of the time the money was lodged into Saraki's account, his monthly salary as governor was N254,412.25.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki

Madojemu, who is the Head, Intelligence Unit of the CCB, told the Bureau that on August 12, 2007, Saraki made cash lodgment of N77m in his account.

He said as of the time the money was lodged into Saraki's account, his  monthly salary as governor was N254,412.25.

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Madojemu disclosed this on Thursday, February 23, while  testifying as the third prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Saraki before the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

The Senate President is being tried for alleged assets declaration breaches when he served as Kwara governor.

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