It also alleged threat to his life.
In a statement issued by its spokesman, Alhaji Sulyman Buhari, the Kwara APC said calls for Saraki’s resignation were sponsored by those opposed to his emergence as the Senate president.
The statement said: “We wish to condemn, reject and dismiss the calls for the resignation of Senate President Bukola Saraki by sponsored, faceless groups and bought souls. The calls were politically-sponsored.
“Nigerians should make no mistake about it. The call for the resignation of the Senate president by agents of certain politicians is an ill-fated agenda that cannot serve our country any good. It is designed to suit the selfish interests of some desperate politicians.
“We wish to express concern about threats to the life of the Senate president. We are not unaware of the desperation of some politicians to pull him down at all costs and we are concerned that they may resort to assassination.
“This constitutes a threat to the Senate president’s life.
“The calls for Saraki’s resignation by sponsored, faceless groups confirm that the case against the Senate president is not an anti-corruption driven matter and cannot be part of the moves aimed at fighting corruption. It is simply a malicious and a politically-motivated prosecution aimed at undermining the person and the office of the Senate president.
“With the collective resolve of Nigerians for a peaceful and a prosperous country with regard for the principles of separation of powers and the independence of the legislature, and the uprightness of the judicial system, this devilish plot against the Senate president is doomed to fail.
“We urge the good people of Kwara State, friends and supporters of the Senate president to remain calm and embrace tranquility, as we believe the judiciary is alive to protect the Senate president from the trap orchestrated by desperate politicians”.
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