Abba Moro, Senate Minority Leader, has dismissed allegations that some Nigerian senators are sponsoring banditry in the country.
He made the clarification in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Thursday while speaking with journalists shortly after chairing the North Central public hearing on national insecurity, held as part of the Senate’s ongoing nationwide security consultations.
The controversy followed a presentation made during the Senate National Security Summit, where a participant alleged that certain senators were complicit in supporting banditry and contributing to worsening insecurity. The claim had generated public debate and concerns over the integrity of the National Assembly.
Senator Moro described the allegations as unfounded and unfair, stressing that “members of the Senate are responsible citizens committed to the peace and progress of Nigeria”.
He insisted that no senator would engage in acts capable of destabilising the country. “Nigerian senators are people of integrity. We cannot be involved in such evil acts,” he said.
The Senate Minority Leader urged the accuser to reveal the identity of the alleged senator involved, insisting that such serious allegations must be backed with evidence.
According to him, pointing fingers without proof only distracts from the real issues and undermines collective efforts to tackle insecurity.
Speaking on the outcome of the public hearing, Moro expressed optimism that the recommendations gathered from stakeholders across the North Central zone would contribute meaningful solutions to Nigeria’s security challenges.
He assured that the Senate remains committed to finding lasting peace and restoring stability to affected communities.
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