Saraki: Lawan Reacts To Aide Resignation

Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Sunday accepted the resignation of his Special Assistant on New Media, Olu Onemola.

Naija News reported that Onemola held the same position under the immediate past Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

In a statement on Sunday, Onemola stated that he would want to be excused from taking up this national assignment.

He said: “As an individual who prides myself in always setting a high standard and significant precedents I feel honoured to have been asked to fill this vital role in the service of our great country.

“I thank you sir, for the offer to continue on to serve and promote the work of the 9th Senate of the Federal Republic which I am sure is home out of your patriotic desire to serve the Nigerian people.

“However, at this time, given my personal antecedents, and the controversy that this has generated, I would respectfully like to be excused from taking up this national assignment.

“It is my hope that whoever does fill this role, builds upon what we have started in terms of opening up the activities of the Nigerian Senate to the public.

“I will be ready and available in whatever way to give my recommendations if and when requested as the new team begins its work.

“I have communicated my decision to the Chief of Staff, Babagana Muhammad Aji, and I wish the new team all the best as they work to meet the demands of the Nigerian people.”

In a statement, the Special Assistant to the Senate President on Media & Publicity, Mohammed Isa, confirmed the acceptance of Onemola’s resignation.

Ahmed Lawan, the statement added, has since approved the resignation and wished Onemola “all the best in his future endeavours”.