The Nigeria Democratic Front, NDF, has written to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, demanding a thorough investigation into allegations against Senator Shehu Buba’s which bothers on affiliation with wanted bandits.
The letter made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday was signed by NDF spokesman, Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe.
It could be recalled that the Bauchi South Senator was accused of having links with bandits.
However, in a statement by his Legislative Assistant, Hassan Guruji, on Friday in Abuja, Buba confirmed that the suspected bandit and Mrs Aliyu were among those he registered for the pilgrimage, but that they were nominated by elders, community and religious leaders in Bauchi State.
He declared that he had no link with the suspected bandit but only registered him for the pilgrimage because he was nominated by leaders in the state.
But in the letter to the Senate President, NDF said the allegations should not be swept under the carpet.
“The spiraling insecurity in Nigeria has reached an alarming level, leaving the nation teetering on the brink of collapse. The incessant violence, kidnappings, and attacks across the country have become unbearable,” it said.
The group told the Senate President that “given the enormity of these challenges, we, the Nigeria Democratic Front (NDF), are compelled to call on your good office to act swiftly in the face of growing allegations of complicity by key political figures.
“These accusations, if proven, will reveal a deep-rooted connivance that is fueling the insecurity crisis in our country. The Nigerian people are no longer willing to remain silent in the face of such betrayal.
“We make bold to say that the recent revelations concerning Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, are deeply troubling.
“This issue becomes even more alarming considering the fact that Senator Buba is holding a very sensitive position as Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, a role that places him at the heart of our nation’s security apparatus.
“The Nigerian people demand investigation and accountability. The implications of this situation go beyond mere allegations; they strike at the very core of the trust that citizens place in their elected representatives.
“A comprehensive investigation into Senator Shehu Buba’s alleged relationship with criminal elements is essential to uphold the integrity of the National Assembly and prevent further erosion of public confidence in our democratic institutions.”
The pro-democracy group declared that “allowing Senator Buba to continue to head the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence while under investigation threatens to undermine any efforts to address Nigeria’s security crisis.
“The potential for further compromise within such a critical position is too great a risk for the nation to bear.
“We demand that Senator Shehu Buba be immediately relieved of his duties as Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence until a thorough and transparent investigation is concluded.”
