BREAKING: Supreme Court rejects Saraki’s appeal, orders him to face corruption trial

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the senate president Bukola Saraki against his trial for alleged corruption.

The former governor of Kwara State is facing a 13-count charge of alleged asset declaration fraud.

In its ruling Friday, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Appeal Court.

The highest court dismissed the appeal of Mr. Saraki against the composition of the Code of Conduct Tribunal and the powers of the tribunal, effectively ordering him to stand trial.