The Senate has established a six-member ad-hoc committee to investigate recent allegations against Senator Ashiru Oyelola, who represents Kwara South.
The committee is tasked with summoning the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to provide clarity on the allegations.
The NDLEA recently claimed that it conducted a raid on Senator Ashiru's residence in Ilorin, Kwara State, where illicit drugs were allegedly discovered.
These allegations surfaced shortly after Senator Ashiru's remarks on October 15, during a Senate debate on a Bill to establish the National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation.
During the debate, the 68-year-old senator criticized the NDLEA, calling it “the most corrupt and compromised agency.”
During a plenary session, Senator Ashiru invoked Order 42 to address the NDLEA’s press statement issued on October 21, labelling the agency's actions as a form of witch-hunting.
He argued that the NDLEA targeted him for personal attacks and infringed on his rights as a senator to participate freely in Senate debates.
Senator Ashiru further accused the NDLEA of using deceptive tactics, interpreting their actions as an attempt to intimidate the Senate and restrict its ability to debate matters of national interest openly.
The Senate President, while expressing concerns about the timing of the NDLEA's allegations, emphasized that he would not rush to conclusions. Following a voice vote, the Senate resolved to await the recommendations of the newly formed ad-hoc committee, which is expected to submit its findings within a week.
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