‘Saraki is one of the most influential politicians of our time,’ President says
Buhari also wished Saraki more prosperous years while calling for closer cooperation between the executive and the legislature.
Saraki often visits President Buhari to harmonise what has been a frosty relationship between executive and legislature
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Buhari made the comment while congratulating Saraki on the occasion of his 54th birthday.
A statement released by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu reads:
“In a goodwill message to the celebrant, the president describes the senate president as ‘one of the most influential politicians of our time who has made tremendous impact on the country.”
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“President Buhari notes that Senator Saraki has successfully kept the memory of his late father alive by identifying with the grassroots in his home state.”
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