Court says Nigeria senate president should face trial

Bukola Saraki went to the court to challenge the jurisdiction of the Court of Conduct Tribunal where he is facing trial over alleged false declaration of his assets. 

The Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the country's Senate president against his trial for alleged corruption of which Mr Saraki denies all the charges.


The judgement means the tribunal can go ahead and try Mr Saraki, who is the third highest ranking political officer in the country.

If found guilty, He may lose his position and could be banned vieing for any political office for the period of 10 years.

Bukola Saraki                                                        Photo Credit