Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Monday,
expressed serious concern over the current
development linking him with the alleged forgery of the
2015 Senate Standing Order but assured Nigerians
that he would not allow himself to be intimidated by
the unfortunate issue.
expressed serious concern over the current
development linking him with the alleged forgery of the
2015 Senate Standing Order but assured Nigerians
that he would not allow himself to be intimidated by
the unfortunate issue.
Ekweremadu in a statement by his Special Adviser on
Media and Publicity, Mr. Uche Anichukwu, in Abuja,
said that he had received numerous calls and
messages from well meaning Nigerians, since the
matter became a public issue.
He explained that various groups and organisations
had also expressed utter dismay and concern over the
unfolding drama in which his life and liberty are being
threatened by desperate politicians.
The statement reads in part, “Ekweremadu wishes to
assure all Nigerians and concerned members of the
international community that everything is under
control and that all democratic steps are being taken
to preserve the nation’s democracy and protect the
independence of the legislature.
“The Deputy President of the Senate further wishes to
assure Nigerians that necessary steps are being taken
by the security agencies to beef up security around
him.
“He appreciates the nation’s security agencies for their
professional handling of the situation so far, and
acknowledges with a deep sense of gratitude the
numerous youths across the country who have
volunteered to provide additional security around him.
“In all these, however, let it be known that no amount
of intimidation or harassment will deter Senator
Ekweremadu from carrying out the constitutionally
prescribed duties, which on June 9, 2015, PDP and
APC Senators willingly elected him in the full glare of
the world to perform.”
