“As regards to the crisis where over 73 lives were lost in Benue, it is enough for Aso Rock to travel to the scene of the crisis, not Benue elders coming to Aso Rock. To do what?
“Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, the executive, legislature and judicial arms of government are not living up to expectations, particularly as to the oath of the office regarding the protection of lives and property of the citizens of this country.
“When people are being killed in Benue State, we are here hiding the truth to please Mr. President.
“The leaders are supposed to find the way out to secure the lives and property of Benue State; some are busy endorsing President Muhammadu Buhari for second term in office, which is barbaric.
“I wonder if indeed we would genuinely admit that the inscription above the seat of Senate President that reads ‘Unity, Faith, Peace and Progress’ is being witnessed in Nigeria today.”
• Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district, during his contribution at the plenary on Tuesday, 17 January 2018