The Senate probe committee chaired by Shehu Sani, APC-Kaduna, had written Mr. Lawal on Wednesday, asking him to appear before its hearing today, Thursday. Mr. Lawal was alleged to have chased away legislative officials who had taken the invitation letter to him. Following the adoption of the committee's interim report last December, the Senate had resolved to demand President Muhammadu Buhari suspend and prosecute Mr. Lawal. But the President wrote back, rejecting the call for action against Mr. Lawal. Mr. Lawal has since appeared before the Osinbajo committee which was given 14 days to submit its report.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 27, 2017 15:00 UTC