Defecting senators corrupt, afraid of arrest – El-Rufai

Kaduna state Governor, Nasir ElRufai has described senators who defected from the All Progressive Congress (APC) as corrupt politicians who are afraid of being arrested if President Buhari wins his second term bid.
The governor said President Buhari dislikes corruption and will not work with any corrupt politician to cheat Nigeria, describing the defecting senators as enemies of President Buhari and Nigerians.
He disclosed this while answering questions during a Hausa media chat aired on radio stations in the state at the weekend.
According to him, Buhari made only three promises to Nigerians during 2015 elections; address insecurity (Boko Haram), improve the economy and fight corruption.
“Why did these people (senators) leave APC? It’s because they love bribe and were afraid of what President Muhammadu Buhari will do to them if he gets re-elected.
This is just the truth.
What joined them together is that they love bribery and corruption and they are afraid President Buhari will deal with them.
“Nobody will criticise this government for lack of performance because they are trying their best.
If the senators were honestly supporting the president, he would have achieved more than what he currently achieved; but instead they are sabotaging his effort,” he said.
According to him, the Senate leadership under Senate President Bukola Saraki is the worst in Nigeria’s history.
“He gave them budget (2018), they sat over it for 7-8 months without passage.
The House of Representative members are more honest and trustworthy.
But those in the Senate have nothing in mind rather than looking for money.
Senate leadership under Bukola Saraki is the worst and no good leadership in the Senate.” El-Rufai’s criticism of Saraki has been replied by a pro-Saraki senator, Rafiu Ibrahim (PDP, Kwara).
Ibrahim alleged that ElRufai is angry at Saraki because of the Senate’s refusal to approve $350 million loan sought by the Kaduna state government from funders.
(Premium Times)