According to a report by Vanguard on Friday, March 27, 2026, former Senate President Bukola Saraki has clarified that President Bola Tinubu had no involvement in the legal and political challenges he faced during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
He also rejected assertions that he is currently aligned with Tinubu or the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The remarks were made during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where Saraki addressed circulating narratives about his political stance and relationships.
Saraki emphasized that it would be unfair to attribute his past legal troubles to Tinubu, noting that the challenges he encountered were the result of decisions he made while serving as Senate President.
He explained that his actions during that period were guided by what he considered the national interest, rather than any political rivalry with the current president.
He stressed that the former president’s administration was solely responsible for the legal cases and political pressures he faced, with no involvement from Tinubu.
Saraki maintained that his difficulties at the time were independent of the current administration and stemmed from his role in the Senate, which involved making decisions that were not always popular but were necessary for governance.
Addressing current political alignments, Saraki rejected claims that he is working with Tinubu or the APC.
He insisted that he has not participated in any private meetings with the president and has maintained an independent political position since Tinubu assumed office.
His remarks sought to separate his personal political journey from the activities of the ruling party, emphasizing his autonomy in national politics.
He underscored that his political choices have consistently reflected his principles rather than partisan interests.
According to Saraki, his engagement in political discourse has been guided by his personal convictions and commitment to public service, rather than loyalty to any individual or party.
He reiterated that he has not been part of any strategic discussions with the president that might suggest collaboration or alignment.
Saraki also made it clear that his approach to politics involves transparency and consistency.
He highlighted that over the years, there has been no record of him meeting privately with President Tinubu, signaling that claims of cooperation or secret engagements are unfounded.
His statements conveyed a desire to correct misconceptions about his political affiliations and clarify his independent stance.
“I’m not somebody that says things that I’m not going to do. Have you heard me since the president has been in power for how many years, nobody can tell you I’ve sat down to meet the president,” he said.
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