The Federal Government had on Thursday, filed a motion withdrawing the
charge of criminal conspiracy against Senate President, Bukola Saraki
and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu before the High Court of Federal Capital
Territory.
The high court in Abuja this morning, granted the
application of the federal government to withdraw the forgery charge
against Saraki, Ekweremadu, alongside Salisu Maikasuwa, former clerk of
the national assembly, and Ben Efeturi, his deputy.
Ruling on the application, Yusuf Halilu, the judge granted the application, saying: “Having heard his submission, I have no other option but to strike out the entire suit.”
Photos
have now emerged of the national assembly leaders celebrating their
victories in court, and it have already gone viral online.