Following the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki today by the Code of Conduct Tribunal headed by Justice Umar,Nigerians have taken to twitter to air their views on a hashtag #SarakiOnTrial#.
Read what Nigerians said below...
#SarakiOnTrial So @bukolasaraki would one day play the humble law-abiding citizen card.. Small Shege..
— APC Nigeria (@APCng) September 22, 2015
The main anti-corruption probe by this govt. Is yet to start o. This is just a rehearsal from some Overzealous supporters #Sarakiontrial
— 'Erinayo Faborode (@laughmelaugh) September 22, 2015
Among every twelve there's a Judas Iscariot we need to fish them out and shame them before they bring us down #SarakiOnTrial @APCUKingdom
— Folarin Olawale (@foliray) September 22, 2015
I'm happy another history has been written today. Nigeria is getting it right under Pres Buhari. Now no one is above the law. #SarakiOnTrial
— Ibrahim B. Babangida (@General_IBB) September 22, 2015
When Buhari said "I belong to everybody,I belong to nobody" y'all didn't understand what he meant. #SarakiOnTrial change is imminent!
— Naija-Manc #MUFC (@yesitzmillie) September 22, 2015
I can just imagine what is going on in the mind of former President Jonathan right now #SarakiOnTrial
— Ohimai Godwin Amaize (@MrFixNigeria) September 22, 2015
And imagine most of all this undeclared assets are in Lagos where the very strong man reside. Okay continue pldin not guilty #SarakiOnTrial
— adekunle (@radcass2) September 22, 2015
If na sane society he would have resigned but Nigeria politician are shameless. He will never resign #SarakiOnTrial
— ONE NIGERIA (@Bouazizi01) September 22, 2015
Lol 13counts …all not guilty, i wonder why you're in court #SarakiOnTrial
— #TweeterRADIO (@iamTestedOkay) September 22, 2015
The accuse box: victory for democracy, others will sit up, God bless Buhari for upholding the law…. #SarakiOnTrial pic.twitter.com/3wmebwo1vC
— Truthful Ali (@TruthfulAli) September 22, 2015
@TruthfulAli @Gidi_Traffic why resisting b4 wen he knew frm the onset dat he ws gonna sit in the "DUCK" abi him mind to tell am frm house?
— Talktalk… (@TheRealTalktalk) September 22, 2015
I support every war/fight/battle/riot against corruption but i will NEVER support an obvious political abracadabra. #SarakiOnTrial
— Kate Dàkkádà Vincent (@ThaVincent) September 22, 2015
One thing is clear and that is in a democracy, the WILL OF THE PEOPLE & the RULE OF LAW is supreme #SarakiOnTrial pic.twitter.com/Bc1lg3JGiT
— A Child Of Curiosity (@yekeme) September 22, 2015
It is #SarakiOnTrial quite alright. The Code of Conduct Bureau is also on trial. One in the dock. The other in the court -of public opinion
— Order Paper (@orderpaper) September 22, 2015
"@TopeIbironke: When you want to jump fence and you need to be sure no one is watching #CCTvsSaraki #SarakiOnTrial pic.twitter.com/VDW2aK0wCZ
— GIDITRAFFIC (@Gidi_Traffic) September 22, 2015
I can list 10+ reasons to back why #SarakiOnTrial is a witch hunt but of course in the APC era, LIES overrides TRUTH so I rest! @Osekita
— Jojo Abiyere (@Heir_2D_Throne) September 22, 2015
"@CoveredOver: If your Senator is among the CLOWNS in this picture, you need to recall him. #SarakiOnTrial pic.twitter.com/ThPeLO05Tr
— GIDITRAFFIC (@Gidi_Traffic) September 22, 2015
Even if Nigeria don't get Justice… One point has be proven no man born of woman z above d law anymore. Witch hunting or not #SarakiOnTrial
— Mr&Mrs Seth. (@timitinny) September 22, 2015
When a public officer tells u he doesn't want to open his wardrobe for u to inspect, it only heightens the suspicion. #SarakiOnTrial
— A Child Of Curiosity (@yekeme) September 22, 2015
#SarakiOnTrial? LOL The man is having a hearty time out in the midsts of his friends. The only thing missing is beer and roasted catfish!
— OLUWAFEMI (@olufemisp) September 22, 2015
Operating foreign accounts while being in office and failing to declare some assets he acquired while in office as governor. #SarakiOnTrial
— NTA News (@NTANewsNow) September 22, 2015
Update: Among 13 charges against Saraki, anticipatory declaration of asset, acquiring assets beyond his legitimate earnings. #SarakiOnTrial
— NTA News (@NTANewsNow) September 22, 2015
Saraki's trial is the first major casualty of President @Mbuhari's anti-corruption war.. #NoSacredCows #SarakiOnTrial
— Segun_Tomori (@seguntomori) September 22, 2015
Nigerian Senate is unfortunately the room that house impunity & also make laws for Nigerians, what a shame.. #SarakiStepAside #SarakiOnTrial
— Truthful Ali (@TruthfulAli) September 22, 2015
#sarakiontrial Only a stubborn fly follows the corpse into its grave.. CC @dino_melaye
— APC Nigeria (@APCng) September 18, 2015
#SarakiOnTrial Pleads not guilty as he quote a legistlation stating that the CCT should have verified his details with him before summoning
— 1Creek (@1creeknation) September 22, 2015
In case u and ur entire family are living off our YAMS cos ur father/mother was once a GOAT, we r coming for u!!! #SarakiOnTrial
— kehinde omotayo (@SimplyTEEWHY) September 22, 2015
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— giorgio enrico (@giorgioenrico) September 22, 2015
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— giorgio enrico (@giorgioenrico) September 22, 2015
Saraki has NOT been convicted He is not a criminal He is only being investigated He MAY walk free He may be convicted #SarakiOnTrial
— Dipo Awojide, PhD (@OgbeniDipo) September 22, 2015
But did he steal?? "@barnablastique: what anoys me is that we all know the truth abt the #SarakiOnTrial is not a criminal case but political
— Tonnaˡᶤᶬᶤᵗᵉᵈ ᵉᵈᶤᵗᶤᵒᶰ (@talkin2tt) September 22, 2015
Watch his village people organize a party for him as they did to Bode George and Stella oduah…smh #SarakiOnTrial…
— Tonnaˡᶤᶬᶤᵗᵉᵈ ᵉᵈᶤᵗᶤᵒᶰ (@talkin2tt) September 22, 2015
How someone will amass more than even his grandchildren need while many walk hungry and homeless is beyond me #SarakiOnTrial
— Milky Ambassador (@Sanijibo_Ofr) September 22, 2015
Those shouting "witch-hunting" should realize an innocent man cannot be jailed by a court if the FACTS don't support such. #SarakiOnTrial
— Akhehicols (@colsbaba) September 22, 2015
@Itz_Quincy how can judiciary still be used as a political tool;assuming we r on a change flight? #SarakiOnTrial
— The Most Northern (@fortifiedmoses) September 22, 2015
14 Billion buut he never worked a day all his life. #SarakiOnTrial
— The EngineEar (@911_ED) September 22, 2015
With the "Business as usual" syndrome …. #Saraki will come out. Clean even with shits on his unwashed bombom #SarakiGate #SarakiOnTrial"
— öliver.. (@Official_Creeda) September 22, 2015
To all the Tinubuists rejoicing over #SarakiOnTrial, someday a competent government and court will have enough to go after him.
— JOSH (@josh_gunner26) September 22, 2015
#SarakiOnTrial I believe we are been played by the ruling party.. They know what Nigerians clamour for and they are using that as a weapon.
— feranmie joshua (@feranmie_jay) September 22, 2015
When @AsiwajuTinubu appeared before cct no one complain,wht stops @bukolasaraki nt 2 follow suit,am sure after #sarakiontrial @doyakubu nex