The senate committee on ethics, privileges and public petitions has given Danladi Umar, chairman of the code of conduct tribunal (CCT), an ultimatum of 48 hours to appear before it, according to The Nation.
In a letter, which was said to be signed by Freedom Odolo, clerk of the committee, late Monday, Umar was asked to appear unfailingly by 2pm on Thursday.
He was asked to come along with 12 copies of any written submission he may wish to present.
“Your letter with reference number CCT/HQ/ 126/S/ 111/ 515 dated 1st April, 2016 in which you requested for more time to enable you attend the hearing was received,” the letter read.
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“After due consideration of your request, the Committee rescheduled the hearing to give you at least two weeks from the 4th of April when you should have appeared.
“Accordingly, you are now required to appear unfailingly as follows: Thursday, 21st April, 2016, Meeting Room 120 New Senate Building, National Assembly Complex. Time: 2pm
“Please, remember to come personally along with 12 copies of any written submission you may wish to present.”
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There have been suspicions that the upper chamber of the national assembly is fighting back over the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki.
Saraki is currently facing a 13-count charge of alleged false declaration of assets and corruption.
On Monday Umar ruled that his trial will now hold daily between 9 am and 6 pm, with an hour break in between.
In November, Saraki directed the committee to investigate an allegation that Umar recieved a bribe of N10 million from one Rasheed Taiwo, a retired comptroller of customs.
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He gave the directive after a group called the Anti-corruption Network sent a petition to the senate.
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