The
Senator representing Delta Central district in the National Assembly, Ovie
Omo-Agege, has reacted to the invasion of the Senate Chambers by suspected
hoodlums.
We recalls that the Senate Chamber was invaded earlier today by some persons who made
away with the mace. Shortly after the mace was
stolen, the Senate accused Senator Ovie Omo-Agege of sending thugs to steal the
mace.
The
Senator in his reaction, however, denied involvement in the theft of the mace.
A statement signed by his lawyer, Lucky
Ajokperniovo, said that he only went to the Red Chamber on Wednesday, April 18
to resume work and sit for plenary, adding that he was only invited by the
police to speak on his perspective and has been released.
The statement reads: “We are aware of several
media reports suggesting that Senator Omo-Agege personally removed or
encouraged anyone to remove the Mace of the Senate. This weighty allegation is
not true at all.
“Following the said media reports on the Mace
issue, the Police authorities decided to hear from Senator Omo-Agege. He has
told the Police his perspective to help them carry out a proper investigation.
He has since left the Police. Senator Omo-Agege trusts them to thoroughly
investigate this very serious matter.”
Omo-Agege
also reacted to the statement by the Senate Spokesperson, Senator Abdullahi
Sabi accusing him of leading the hoodlums to cart away the mace.
“Without any investigation, Senator Sabi
willfully, deliberately and unfairly made very serious allegations against
Senator Omo-Agege on the Mace incident.
“We are carefully studying Senator Sabi’s
allegations to ascertain their full ramifications. Appropriate responses will
follow, as may be necessary,” he said.
SOURCE:
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