Former Senate President Saraki Claims Dropped Charges Show False Allegations

Bukola Saraki, a former Senate President, has reacted to the Kwara State government’s decision to drop 18 robbery-related charges against him and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed. He claims this move is an acknowledgment that the accusations were baseless.

In a statement from his media office, Saraki accused the state government of misusing the legal system. He believes the remaining charges will also fail in court. The government had initially filed 20 charges, including serious allegations like armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms, but has now dropped most of them.

These charges stem from a violent bank robbery that occurred in Offa, Kwara State, in 2018. After the robbery, police questioned Saraki because some suspects allegedly named him. Saraki has always denied any involvement, calling the accusations a political ploy.

In April 2026, the state government renewed its efforts to charge Saraki and Ahmed, along with two former aides, with conspiracy and other offenses related to the robbery. However, Saraki’s media office argues that the government has shown its weakness by dropping the majority of the charges.

They also criticized the current governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, suggesting that the charges were politically motivated, especially with elections approaching in 2027. The statement claims the government has spent a significant amount of public money on advertising these allegations, which they consider a waste.

Saraki’s team plans to challenge the remaining charges in court, expressing confidence that they will not hold up under legal examination. They reassured his supporters that he remains unfazed by the government’s actions.