I feel at home, Saraki tells PDP NEC

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has described his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party as a home-coming, saying “it’s good to be back.” Saraki, who stormed the national secretariat of the party along with former Kano state Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Sokoto state Governor, Aminu Tambuwal and Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom and other top party faithful, said “As I return to the party where I started my political career, I vow to continue to work towards growing our democracy, enshrining inclusive governance and achieving peace and security across the nation.” One of the highlights of the NEC meeting was the symbolic recognition of the Saraki as the leader of the opposition party, being the highest ranking political office holder under the present dispensation.
Saraki will replace his deputy, Senator Ike Ekwerenmadu, who held the position until the defection of Saraki and other top APC members to the PDP.
The arrival of Saraki was heralded by loud ovation as he was led into the venue of the meeting by PDP national chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, and other top leaders of the party.
Saraki arrived at about 2.50pm and was received by a tumultuous crowd that besieged the national secretariat of the PDP in Abuja.
After the meeting, Sararki tweeted: “Great to be back in Wadata House for the 81st National Executive Committee meeting of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
I feel very much at home.” Saraki who defected along with other members of the National Assembly last Tuesday, faces a battle to retain his position as Senate President, following claims by the APC that his new party is in the minority in the upper chamber.
On Wednesday, some PDP members of the House of Representatives alleged that APC senators were plotting to illegally convene a sitting of the Senate with the intention of impeaching Saraki.
They, therefore, vowed, to keep vigil at the National Assembly to prevent such an occurrence.
The Senate will reconvene on September 25