Omo-Agege appeals for calm over his suspension by the Senate

By Shedrack Onitsha,

 

The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has appealed to his constituent and followers to remain calm following his suspension for 90-days by the senate, noting that there is no insurmountable challenge.

 

Omo-Agege, in a press release signed by Prince Efe Duku, Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, stated that the issue which the senate acted upon is a matter before a court of competent jurisdiction and therefore subjudice.

 

According to him; “We owe our people a responsibility to address concerns arising from today’s proceedings in the Senate as they relate to the Most Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Our first duty is to appeal for calm and we hereby do so trusting that there is no insurmountable challenge before us. There is adequate capacity to address the now widely reported “suspension” matter.

 

“As already well-known by many, the issues acted upon today by the Senate are pending before a court of competent jurisdiction and therefore subjudice. It is the Senate’s view that the issues be withdrawn from court for an amicable resolution to hold. Until a resolution is reached, it is better to respect the court processes by not commenting on them.

 

“Also, we note that as part of the resolution of the issues, the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Bukola Saraki ruled that the Parliamentary Support Group, PSG, (Senate) for President Muhammadu Buhari should be disbanded. This should be a matter for the over 50 members of PSG to decide, possibly with President Buhari on whose behalf they openly work as Distinguished Senators of the Federal Republic.

 

“In the circumstance, we appeal for calm and assure that as a fervent believer in the rule of law, our Senator is in positive spirit. He deeply respects the institution of the senate and his good friends in the senate. He will never undermine them. He remains an ardent supporter of Mr. President’s agenda for a better nation for all and will continue to work assiduously for his re-election; the statement added.