The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has reportedly
accused Bukola Saraki, the Senate president, of
the failure to declare his assets in full, an not only.
According to Sahara Reporters, Saraki now faces the 13-
count charge over alleged misuse of the state funds for
purchasing private assets while serving as Kwara state
governor.
Premium Times adds that the posed offences range from
anticipatory declaration of assets to making false declaration
of assets. Apart from that, Saraki, whose emergence as the
Senate president was associated with serious controversy, is
said to have been operating foreign accounts during his
governorship and senatorial terms.
Bukola Saraki
It is the first time the CCB Tribunal has charged a Nigerian
official with false assets declaration. The Red Chamber head
is yet to comment on the development.
