Following the controversy surrounding the reappointment of former Senate president's aids, Senator Bukola Saraki, by the new Senate president, Senator Ahmad Lawan. The newly appointed special adviser to Senator Lawan on New media, has stepped down on Sunday.
In the memo obtained by TheCable on Sunday, Olu Onemola stated that he recused himself from taking the National assignment because of the controversy and outrage it has sparked from the APC quarter.
“As an individual who prides myself in always setting a high standard and significant precedents I feel honoured to have been asked to fill this vital role in the service of our great country,” he said.
“I thank you sir, for the offer to continue on to serve and promote the work of the 9th Senate of the Federal Republic which I am sure is home out of your patriotic desire to serve the Nigerian people.
“However, at this time, given my personal antecedents, and the controversy that this has generated, I would respectfully like to be excused from taking up this national assignment.
“It is my hope that whoever does fill this role, builds upon what we have started in terms of opening up the activities of the Nigerian Senate to the public.
“I will be ready and available in whatever way to give my recommendations if and when requested as the new team begins its work.
“I have communicated my decision to the Chief of Staff, Babagana Muhammad Aji, and I wish the new team all the best as they work to meet the demands of the Nigerian people.”
This is coming days after a group known as All Progressive Congress APC Stakeholders forum, accused Senator Lawan of rewarding those who condemned the activities of the APC and also insulted President Buhari. Therefore resulted in the in the withdrawal of the appointment of Festus Adedayo as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
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