A meeting between the anti-Saraki group’s so-called Unity Forum and pro-Saraki’s Like Minds, had in attendance 10 senators – five from each of the two camps. It took place at the Asokoro residence of Aliyu Wammako, a former Sokoto State governor.
A Senator, a member of the Unity Forum, who attended the meeting but asked that his identity be protected, said the meeting had three outcomes and that both sides agreed “to have a united APC caucus”.The Senator said the first outcome was a decision that the composition of Senate committees be reviewed to conform with the Standing Rules of the Senate.
He said an upward review of the number of the committees must follow due process as prescribed by Section 60 of the Senate Rules.
The second point, he said, was that committees should also be reconstituted to “favour APC Senators”.
He said it was finally agreed that the APC caucus henceforth be “loyal to our party and be committed to its objectives”.
“The number three point is the supremacy of our party, loyalty to our leaders and support for President Muhammadu Buhari,” he said.
He said the “the meeting was held in the interest our party and Nigeria”.
Asked if the meeting was held to settle the longstanding Saraki row, he said, “It is beyond Saraki”. But he added that “there is no crisis between us again”.
“This man (Saraki) is in court and anything can happen.
“So APC Senators must come together and unite; otherwise, if anything happens to Saraki in the court PDP Senators who are very united may take over the Senate.
“And that would be a very great disservice to our party, the President and Nigerians who voted for change.
“So, we are now uniting like PDP Senators and are settling our differences,” the Senator said.
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