N300m Car Purchase Controversy: I Have One Official Car, Innoson Vehicle – Saraki

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The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has denied allegations in an online medium that he took delivery of “exotic” cars worth N300million.
But in his tweeter handle yesterday, Saraki dismissed the claims that  he was engaged in any car purchase jamboree.
“I only have one new car which is the Benz, There is also an Innosson as part of my convoy”, he tweeted.
Saraki reportedly took  the delivery of new exotic cars valued at over N300m.
According to the online report, the exotic cars were purchased by the National Assembly management for the official use of the Senate President.
The disclosure came after it was reported earlier that the Senate proposed to spend about N4.7 billion on at least 400 vehicles for leaders and members of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Among the proposed vehicles were 10 top-of-the-range cars for  Saraki and his official convoy.
The report further alleged that the market survey for the recently acquired vehicles cost N329, 515,625.
It was also reported that at least four of the 10 vehicles meant for Saraki have already been delivered by a popular auto firm, Lanre Shittu Motors.
In  another report, it was alleged that the National Assembly sought to purchase a 2016 model Mercedes Benz S550 at over N49million, four 2016 Toyota Prado jeeps at over N149million, four 2016 Toyota Hilux SS (Auto) at over N102million as well as a 2016 model Toyota Hiace Bus at N28million.
Already, three Toyota Prado SUVs and one Mercedes Benz S500 are reported to have been delivered to the Senate President.

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