Saraki in a statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki condemned the manner in which this arrest is been carried out, If there was an offence allegedly committed in July and the police waited till now, we do not see the urgency in the need to arrest him about six weeks to the election in which he is a candidate. This simply means that this arrest is rather political. “The general belief now is that the Police action against Senator Melaye was aimed at keeping him out of circulation so that he would not participate in the general elections coming in February. The manner of invasion on his house is highly suspicious. This same man has been charged with sundry and needless allegations and he has attended the various court sessions. He is also a candidate in the coming elections and therefore have no reason to run away from the country. “He was also present in the Senate for plenary, committee meetings and oversight functions till the Senate
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