Senate President Bukola Saraki has finally called time on his time at the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC), saying he decided to leave the party after “extensive consultations.”

Senator Saraki made this announcement via his Twitter handle on Tuesday, July 31.

In a short but direct tweet, the embattled Senator wrote: “I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC).”

I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) July 31, 2018

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