Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has denied claims that he was arrested by the EFCC, stressing that he was only invited in respect of some petitions against him.
Recall that Premium Times reported that Senator Al-Makura and his wife were detained on allegations of corruption.
Al-Makura in an interview with BBC Hausa on Thursday morning said he was invited to give his side of the story concerning some petitions against him, adding that he reported to EFCC where he met with the chairman and some officials of the anti-graft agency for a short period.
Senator Al-Makura, who represents Nassarawa South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, blamed rumour mongers for peddling the rumours which he described as baseless.
“The rumours surprised me and as far as I am concerned, it is baseless,” he said.
He further disclosed that EFCC invited him before the Sallah break but he informed them that he would appear after Sallah and they obliged.
“When I met with EFCC chairman, he told me there were petitions against me and they wanted to hear from me and my meeting with EFCC chairman wasn’t more than 10 minutes”, he added.
According to him, he also discussed the petitions with some officials of the agency and gave them all the necessary answers.
He said the invitation has nothing to do with his ambition to contest for APC National chairman.
Al-Makura said he is a loyal member of the party and he is waiting for the guidelines to officially declare his ambition.
Nneka Ukachukwu
