Senate Summons NDLEA Chairman Over Allegations Against Deputy Senate Leader

The Senate has called upon General Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), to address allegations made against Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Oyelola Ashiru of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Kwara South.

A six-member Senate panel, led by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (APGA, Abia South), has been formed to investigate claims by the NDLEA that Senator Ashiru criticized the agency after it arrested individuals allegedly involved in drug abuse at his residence. 

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The other members of the panel include Senators Kaka Shehu (APC, Borno Central), Ede Dafinone (APC, Delta Central), Ireti Kingibe (LP, FCT), Afolabi Shauibu (APC, Ogun Central), and Lawal Usman (PDP, Kaduna Central).

The Senate’s decision followed a point of order raised by Senator Ashiru, who emphasized the damage to his reputation, asserting that he does not consume alcohol or carbonated drinks, only water. 

The Senate discussed the matter after a closed-door session that lasted from 11:49 a.m. to 1:25 p.m.

More details to follow…