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Observations and findings  of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges

After carefully examining the documents available and hearing out the matter, the Committee observed as follows: 

1. That the name of the Senate President, Senator Dr. Bukola Saraki was not mentioned anywhere in the Bill of lading or any document whatsoever connected with the importation or purchase of the SUV Range Rover vehicle; 

2. That he did not import any SUV Range Rover as corroborated by all respondents; 

3. That this story was cooked up with intent to embarrass the Senate President, the Senate and by extension, the National Assembly; 

4. That the complainant did not conduct due diligence before bringing the matter to the floor of the Senate; 

5. That as a former Senate Leader and a ranking Senator, he was expected to have weighed the consequences, of the allegation,_ carefully investigated it before presenting it; 

6. That Senator Dino Melaye obtained a first degree in Geography from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; and 

7. That having failed to cross-check facts before presentation at plenary, he could not be said to be a patriotic representative of the Senate, and should be penalized to serve as deterrent to others. 

RECOMMENDATION 

After due consideration of the matter as revealed by different parties to the case, the Committee recommends as follows: 

1. That the Senate do suspend Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume for bringing Senator Dino Melaye, his colleague, and the institution of the Senate to unbearable disrepute at this time of our National life when caution, patriotism, careful consideration and due diligence should be our watchwords. ‘ 

2. The suspension is with effect from today (28th March, 2017) to last for 6 months. [Conclusion]

Mr. President, Distinguished Colleagues, on behalf of the Committee

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