The Senate says no ‘anticipated’ blackmail can stop it from approving the purchase of the presidential plane if the need arises.
Lawmakers however claimed there is no current request for the approval of the purchase of a presidential jet before it.
Speaking at the plenary on Thursday, President of the Senate, GodsWill Akpabio said “We care about the president and we care about the Nigerian people. We will approve things that will benefit the Nigerian people.
“We will approve things that would improve the living standard of the people. At the same time, we will also take cognizance of the duties of the president.
“If his vehicle is bad, we will repair the vehicle. If his plane is bad, we will approve money for the repair of the plane. So that is not an issue. There is nothing before us.
I don’t think you should worry about it.”
Before Akpabio’s comment, the Senate leader had earlier raised the issue stating that some elements in the fifth columnist were dishing out propaganda to the public about the Senate as it regards the purchase of the presidential fleet
