Senate President Bukola Saraki on Friday expressed disappointment that the Supreme Court ruled against him in the appeal he brought against the competency of the Code of Conduct Tribunal to try him for alleged under-declaration of assets.
However Saraki expressed optimism that his innocence would be proven as the trial commence.
Through Yusuph Olaniyonu, his media aide, the Senate President said after listening to the ruling of the Supreme Court, “he expresses disappointment over the Judgment of the apex court in the country on the six grounds of his appeal.”
He “however will like to put it on record that the facts of the substantial matter are not before the Supreme Court since the apex court was only invited to rule on some preliminary issues in the process of commencing the trial.
“The Senate President believes he will have his day in the court to prove his innocence of the charges preferred against him during the trial proper.
“Dr. Saraki will like to thank everyone who has expressed support for him from the beginning of the case. He assures everyone that at the end of the day truth will prevail and justice will be served.”
