"I Did Not Steal Government Funds, I Built My Mansion With My Personal Money" - Saraki

“just like the previous one, which the anti-graft agency made by filing a similar order in the same court on Saraki’s Ikoyi House, it is a clear abuse of the court process.”

“which prides itself as an institution that is built on the rule of law, has decided to ignore the existing order of the Federal High Court, Abuja”

“restrained the respondents (Commission) by itself, subordinates, agents, servants, or privies howsoever, from seizing, impounding, taking over, confiscating or otherwise forfeiting the Applicant’s (Saraki) right town and peacefully enjoy any of his assets and properties”.

“The Commission was engaging in this rigmarole in order to ensure it has different cases before different judges against the same person.
“The decision of the EFCC to file a forfeiture order before a Federal High Court in Lagos on a property based in Ilorin also amounts to forum shopping, an act which an institution which seeks to be respected in the international community should not engage in.
“The new move only shows the level of desperation of the EFCC to nail Dr. Saraki at all cost and by all means possible.
“However, we will like to put it on record that the Ilorin home of Dr. Saraki was built after he left office as Governor and came about through his lawful pensions and personal fund.
“The application for forfeiture of this property therefore amounts to witch-hunt, abuse of power and miscarriage of justice.
“While we insist that Dr. Saraki is ready to meet the anti-graft agency in court, we reiterate the firm belief of the former Senate President in the rule of law, the sanctity of the judiciary and ability of the nation’s courts to serve the cause of justice in all matters and to all persons.
“We hereby appeal to all the friends, associates and supporters of Dr. Saraki not to be disturbed by this ugly development.
“We assure them that the former Senate President will contest this illegal move of the EFCC in court and he is sure the court will do justice in this matter”