The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday said it would intervene in the face-
off between the Senate and the Comptroller- General of Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali (retd).
APC made the disclosure in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji
Abdullahi.
The party said that it took the decision after observing the controversy that had trailed
the invitation extended to Ali by the Senate and his appearance at the chamber on Thursday.
“We have watched the issues with growing concern and the expectations that they
would be resolved in a manner that would be agreeable to all the parties involved.
“However, we wish to state that at this point, we have found it necessary to intervene.
“Accordingly, the APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun will lead the
party’s peace mission to the leadership of the National Assembly and the concerned
party member,’’ the statement said.
APC expressed confidence that its effort to broker peace would resolve the matter amicably.
