Bukola saraki news now
Bukola Saraki is a Nigerian politician who served as the President of the Nigerian Senate from 2015 to 2019. Here are some recent news updates about him:
- Return of stolen assets: In October 2020, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered a total of N3.5 billion from Bukola Saraki, his wife, Toyin, and their companies. The recovered funds were allegedly stolen during his tenure as Governor of Kwara State.
- Trial of corruption charges: In September 2020, the Federal High Court in Lagos adjourned the trial of Bukola Saraki on corruption charges to January 2021. Saraki is facing 18 counts of corruption, including money laundering and false declaration of assets.
- Support for Buhari's re-election: In February 2020, Bukola Saraki endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for re-election, despite being a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- Kwara State politics: In August 2020, Saraki's political influence in Kwara State was reportedly waning, with many of his loyalists defecting to other parties. However, he remains a powerful figure in the state's politics.
- African Union appointment: In July 2020, Bukola Saraki was appointed as the Chairman of the African Union's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development. The committee is responsible for promoting agricultural development and food security in Africa.
These are just a few of the recent news updates about Bukola Saraki. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!