ADVERTISEMENT

I'll reveal my intentions for 2019 in February - Senate President

Saraki said this is not the time to talk about 2019 as the development of the country is the most crucial for now.

Saraki stated this in an interview with Osasu Igbinedion on theOsasu Show on the sidelines of the unveiling of Bolaji Abdullahi's book, 'On a Platter of Gold: How Jonathan Won and Lost Nigeria.'

Abdullahi is the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He also served as the minister of Youth and Sport under the former President Goodluck Jonathan-led administration.

ADVERTISEMENT

He said, "You are like the tenth person who has asked me, so there is a queue. I promised the first person that when it is time to talk about 2019, I would answer the questions.

"Anytime next year from February, you can ask us about what are my intentions in 2019 or whether I want to come back to the senate.

"You want to talk about development and how we are going to get the country going, yes. We have a long time to talk about 2019."

He attributed some the reasons Jonathan lost the 2015 election to the exit of some key PDP members, including himself.

ADVERTISEMENT

Saraki said, "He probably for example should not have allowed some of us to have left the party.

"He will have done certain things against the fight against corruption and the government, but I think he didn’t do a number of those things and a few of the people who were close to him, gave him the impression that all was good."

When asked about the role he played in the emergence of former President Musa Yaradua as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2007, he said he will disclose that in the book he is going to write.

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

Get rewards worth up to $20 when selected to participate in our exclusive focus group. Your input will help us to make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences.

I've got feedback!

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Otu allocates ₦100m to improve school children's nutrition, learning, health

Otu allocates ₦100m to improve school children's nutrition, learning, health

JAMB warns UTME candidates against sharing details with fraudsters

JAMB warns UTME candidates against sharing details with fraudsters

Ex-attorney general Adoke cleared of money laundering charges

Ex-attorney general Adoke cleared of money laundering charges

Court permits Nigerian to amend $150m case against Google, GoDaddy

Court permits Nigerian to amend $150m case against Google, GoDaddy

Delta monarch declared wanted over Okuama killings regains freedom

Delta monarch declared wanted over Okuama killings regains freedom

Tinubu endorses 3 frameworks to educate Nigeria's out-of-school children

Tinubu endorses 3 frameworks to educate Nigeria's out-of-school children

Anxiety as APC confirms Ganduje's chairmanship status

Anxiety as APC confirms Ganduje's chairmanship status

Mysterious illness kills 8 people in Sokoto - no one can explain why

Mysterious illness kills 8 people in Sokoto - no one can explain why

Child labour problem in Nigeria worst in Southeast, Northwest

Child labour problem in Nigeria worst in Southeast, Northwest

Pulse Sports

Lionel Messi's son breaks the internet after scoring five goals for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's son breaks the internet after scoring five goals for Inter Miami

Naija Stars Abroad: Onyedika, Boniface, and Osimhen shine across Europe

Naija Stars Abroad: Onyedika, Boniface, and Osimhen shine across Europe

Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan make list of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Class of 2024

Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan make list of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Class of 2024

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT