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.
He said the youths couldn’t have done less because of the passion the Senate President had for their growth and development. He recalled how Saraki had consistently empowered many youths and gave jobs, both at federal and state levels to many of them.
Solagberu thanked the judiciary for being an unbiased umpire saying the apex court’s verdict had shown that the judiciary is indeed the last hope of the common man.
Also speaking, the leader of Kwara market women, Alhaja Nike Lambe thanked the Emir and men of goodwill whom she noted stood with Saraki all through his ordeal.
She assured the Senate President of the continued support of Kwara women, saying that Saraki had empowered many women through his numerous empowerment schemes since his first election as Kwara state governor in 2003.
Responding, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim- Sulu- Gambari hailed the Supreme Court’s verdict.
He thanked the jubilants for their show of love and affection for Saraki who he described as ” my beloved son.”
The front line monarch said he was proud of Saraki’d achievements as governor and Senate President.
He prayed Allah to elevate him in his political career and grant him sound health and long life.