The All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has denied making away with the symbol of authority of the Senate.
TheNewsGuru reports the National Assembly was on Wednesday invaded by thugs suspected to be supporters of the Delta Central Senator. They carted away the Mace of the Senate in the process.
The Senator in a statement emanating from his office, and signed by Barrister Lucky Ajos said he never invaded the red chamber nor made away with the mace.
“Based on legal advice and his understanding of the current position of the law, Senator Omo-Agege today resumed work and sitting with his colleagues.
“A few champions of the unconstitutional, invalid and tyrannical suspension tried to stop him but those who opposed it welcomed and protected him throughout the sitting,” the statement read.
TheNewsGuru reports on Thursday April 12, 2018, the Senate suspended Senator Omo-Agege over the remarks he made at a press conference that the amendment of the 2010 Electoral Act which changes the sequence of elections set by INEC is targeted at President Muhammadu Buhari.
Following the invasion of the National Assembly today the Senator was arrested by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police and Divisional Police Officer (DPO).
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“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 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,” the statement read.
The statement by the barrister also responded to Senate Spokesperson press statement on the invasion of the National Assembly.
“We are also aware of a statement allegedly issued by the Senate Spokesperson, Senator Abdullahi Sabi. 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,” the statement read.