A fresh political storm has erupted in Kwara State as former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, strongly rejected attempts to link him to the 2018 Offa robbery, describing the move as a calculated act of political desperation.
Saraki did not mince words, calling the allegation:
“a desperate ploy by a drowning politician… dirty politics taken too far and too low.”
He accused Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of trying to revive a painful incident for political gain, insisting he has no connection whatsoever to the robbery.
“Let me categorically state that I have nothing to do directly or indirectly with any case of armed robbery or any criminal matter, whatsoever.”
To back his position, Saraki referenced past investigations, stating that the case had already been examined by authorities.
“The Director of Public Prosecution… stated that there was no evidence directly or indirectly linking me to the robbery incident.”
He further quoted the legal advice:
“This office is unable to establish… a nexus between the alleged offence and the suspects.”
According to him, the matter had already led to the prosecution and conviction of actual suspects, with no link established to his person.
Saraki claimed the renewed accusations were triggered by his recent criticism of the state government’s handling of insecurity.
“Suddenly, the governor woke up after I granted my interview… and thought he could resurrect these baseless charges.”
He described the move as an abuse of the judicial process aimed at tarnishing his reputation.
Turning the spotlight back on the current administration, Saraki criticised what he described as misplaced priorities, pointing to rising insecurity in the state.
“One would have thought that a governor… would concentrate efforts… on taming the menace… No. He is fixated on filing frivolous and politically motivated charges.”
Saraki made it clear that the matter will be contested legally:
“My legal team will definitely meet this governor in court… I know this case against me will collapse like a pack of cards.”
Despite the heated exchange, he expressed confidence in the judiciary to deliver justice.
What began as a criminal allegation has now escalated into a full-blown political confrontation.
With strong words, past investigations, and legal threats now in play, the dispute between Saraki and Abdulrazaq is no longer just about the past — it is shaping the present political climate in Kwara State.
And as both sides dig in, the courts may ultimately decide where the truth lies.