‘I’ll cooperate with EFCC,’ Senate President’s wife says

The wife of Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said that she will give full cooperation to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) when she appears before it following an invitation.

Toyin Saraki was invited by the EFCC on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, along with the daughter of late President Umaru Yar’ Adua, Zainab Dakingari.

In a statement issued by her secretary, Akeem Olagoke, Mrs Saraki said she would be delighted to answer the EFCC’s questions.

The statement reads:

“Her Excellency, Mrs Toyin Saraki, Founder of Wellbeing Foundation Africa and wife of the Senate President has been informed by her office that a letter of invitation was delivered to her office, by and from the EFCC.”

“She has directed an immediate and formal response, to the EFCC, that she will be delighted to assist them with any lawful inquiries they may have, as a law abiding, transparent and accountable private citizen.”

Mrs Saraki will be expected to appear before the EFCC on July 28 to answer questions regarding funds found in the accounts of some companies which she has interests in.