The Senator representing Delta
Central district in the National Assembly, Ovie Omo-Agege, has reacted to the
invasion of the Senate Chambers by suspected hoodlums.
Recall that the
Senate Chamber was invaded earlier today by some persons who made away with the
mace. Shortly after the mace was stolen, the Senate accused Senator Ovie
Omo-Agege of sending thugs to steal the mace.
The Senator in his reaction,
however, denied involvement in the theft of the mace.
A statement signed by his lawyer,
Lucky Ajokperniovo, said that he only went to the Red Chamber on Wednesday,
April 18 to resume work and sit for plenary, adding that he was only invited by
the police to speak on his perspective and has been released.
The statement reads: “We are
aware of several media reports suggesting that Senator Omo-Agege personally
removed or encouraged anyone to remove the Mace of the Senate. This weighty
allegation is not true at all.
“Following the said media reports
on the Mace issue, the Police authorities decided to hear from Senator
Omo-Agege. He has told the Police his perspective to help them carry out a
proper investigation. He has since left the Police. Senator Omo-Agege trusts
them to thoroughly investigate this very serious matter.”
Omo-Agege also reacted to the
statement by the Senate Spokesperson, Senator Abdullahi Sabi accusing him of
leading the hoodlums to cart away the mace.
“Without any investigation,
Senator Sabi willfully, deliberately and unfairly made very serious allegations
against Senator Omo-Agege on the Mace incident.
“We are carefully studying
Senator Sabi’s allegations to ascertain their full ramifications. Appropriate
responses will follow, as may be necessary,” he said.
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