Why I’m Bothered About Saraki’s Invitation By EFCC — Yakasai

Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, Elder statesman, on Monday said the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invitation to the
former Senate President Bukola Saraki may be politically
motivated.

While speaking in Kano, Yakasai said the invitation may be an
attempt to discourage the former Senate President from contesting
the 2023 Presidency.

He said he is worried over the development because Saraki is
like his son.

He said, “I have read a report in the social media that my son
and the son of my very good friend, the late Dr. Olusola Saraki,
the former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki was invited
by the EFCC last Saturday, July 31, 2021.

“I will not be involved in anything that will obstruct or
interfere with the normal duty of any law enforcement agency.
However, I hope this EFCC move against the former Senate President,
Dr. Bukola Saraki, is not about politics or anything to do with the
forthcoming elections in our country.

“Bukola is my son from many angles, he is a son of my late
friend and political associate, Second Republic’s Senate Leader,
Dr. Olusola Saraki. Besides Bukola is a friend to my eldest
son.

“For that reason, I am naturally concerned whenever his freedom
and wellbeing is subjected to undue harassment whatsoever. In
addition, in my capacity, as one of those who have committed
themselves to the promotion of freedom and fundamental human rights
of all citizens of our country whether or not they are children of
my friends or relatives. I spent well over 70 years fighting for
those rights.

“I hope the move against Bukola is not the beginning of
political intimidation or harassment of perceived political
opponents of the party in power. I do not belong to any political
party in Nigeria, as my reaction is born from my commitment to the
protection of individual liberty of all Nigerians regardless of
their rank ethnicity creed or political inclinations.’’

Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, Elder statesman, on Monday said the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invitation to the
former Senate President Bukola Saraki may be politically
motivated.

While speaking in Kano, Yakasai said the invitation may be an
attempt to discourage the former Senate President from contesting
the 2023 Presidency.

He said he is worried over the development because Saraki is
like his son.

He said, “I have read a report in the social media that my son
and the son of my very good friend, the late Dr. Olusola Saraki,
the former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki was invited
by the EFCC last Saturday, July 31, 2021.

“I will not be involved in anything that will obstruct or
interfere with the normal duty of any law enforcement agency.
However, I hope this EFCC move against the former Senate President,
Dr. Bukola Saraki, is not about politics or anything to do with the
forthcoming elections in our country.

“Bukola is my son from many angles, he is a son of my late
friend and political associate, Second Republic’s Senate Leader,
Dr. Olusola Saraki. Besides Bukola is a friend to my eldest
son.

“For that reason, I am naturally concerned whenever his freedom
and wellbeing is subjected to undue harassment whatsoever. In
addition, in my capacity, as one of those who have committed
themselves to the promotion of freedom and fundamental human rights
of all citizens of our country whether or not they are children of
my friends or relatives. I spent well over 70 years fighting for
those rights.

“I hope the move against Bukola is not the beginning of
political intimidation or harassment of perceived political
opponents of the party in power. I do not belong to any political
party in Nigeria, as my reaction is born from my commitment to the
protection of individual liberty of all Nigerians regardless of
their rank ethnicity creed or political inclinations.’’