Sumaila Kawu the Senator representing Kano South said former President, Olusegun Obasanjo of introduced corruption into the National Assembly, while in power.
This accusation follows Obasanjo’s recent criticism of lawmakers for allegedly setting their salaries and allowances amid the ongoing economic hardship in the country.
In a sharp rebuttal, Senator Kawu, who has made headlines recently with his comments about lawmakers’ earnings, blamed Obasanjo for laying the foundation of corruption in the legislative arm of government.
Kawu said during an appearance on Channels Television, on Thursday “When you are talking about corruption, it is Obasanjo who introduced corruption into the National Assembly,” .
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sport did not stop there, asserting that he has proof to back up his claim.
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He said, “I have proof because it is his government and his associates who corrupted some members of the National Assembly for them to alter the Constitution for him to continue to contest for a third term as president.”
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