PDP Senators resolve to withdraw support for Saraki if Amaechi is confirmed

Senators belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) and their All Progressives Congress(APC) were yesterday, preparing for a showdown over different positions on the confirmation of two of 16 remaining ministerial nominees.

It was, however learnt that Senate President Bukola Saraki was determined to weigh in on behalf of the former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi and the ministerial nominee from Cross River State, Usani Uguru because they were caught up in a grudge war mounted by PDP senators.

Amaechi is held in contempt by the PDP Senate caucus for his role in the defeat of the former ruling party in the last round of elections. Uguru brought himself into the bad book of the PDP Senate caucus when, during his screening, he said “God forbid” to a question as to his relationship with the PDP.

Following the end of the screening of the nominees yesterday, the PDP Senate caucus held a meeting where they reportedly took a position against the confirmation of Amaechi resolving not to regard Amaechi’s nomination unless the report delivered by the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges concerning the petitions filed against the former Rivers State Governor was brought forward for delibration.

Five nominees were screened, yesterday, bringing an end to the exercise that commenced about three weeks ago.

Moreover, the confirmation exercise of ministers which was suppose to begin immediately after was postponed by the Senate president to today.