Hundreds of supporters of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, in the Ilorin emirate under the leadership of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, on Friday offered special prayers to show their gratitude to God over the Supreme Court verdict in favour of the Senate President.
The special prayers which was led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheik Muhammad Bashir was offered immediately after yesterday’s jummat service at the Ilorin central mosque.
Bashir prayed Allah to continue to guide and protect Saraki and elevate him to Nigeria’s highest political office.
Women and youths, among other followers of the Senate President had biesiged the Emir’s palace soon after news of the verdict by the apex court filtered into town, to celebrate the victory with the monarch.
Speaking with newsmen, a leader of the youth groups, Alhaji Abdulfatai Solagberu said the youths were overwhelmed by the victory which had finally absolved Saraki of any wrongdoing regarding the declaration of his assets. Read more
