Showdown in N'Assembly as Senate Summons AGF for the 2nd time in 8 Days Over Saraki's Trial

Posted by Odinaka on Wed 29th Jun, 2016 - tori.ng

For the second time in 8 days, the Nigerian Senate has again summoned the Attorney-General of the federation over a suit he filed against Saraki and Ekweremadu, for alleged forgery.

Minister for Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami

The Nigerian Senate through its committee on judiciary, human rights and legal matters, has again summoned Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the ‎federation (AGF), over a suit he filed against Senate President, Bukola Saraki and deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, for alleged forgery of senate standing order.

A letter from the committee summoning Malami read:

“I write with reference to your (AGF) correspondence on the above subject matter with Ref HAGF/NASS/ZOIG/Vol.1/24, dated 23rd June, 2016, whereby you requested for an adjournment of the meeting of the committee, which was supposed to hold on Thursday, June 23, 2016, to enable you prepare your response.

“The committee has considered your request and having regard to the reason adduced, acceded to the request for an adjournment. Accordingly, the meeting is now scheduled to hold on Thursday 30th June 2016 at 12 noon prompt.

“The venue is Senate Meeting Room 31.3, 3rd Floor, New Senate Building, National Assembly Complex.

"You are by this letter invited to appear before the mentioned place above‎.”

Recall that last Tuesday, the upper legislative chamber had summoned Malami, but he failed to honour the invitation, it is not yet ascertained if he'll honour a second invitation by the senate.