As the 8th National Assembly winds up today, June 6, in preparation for the June 11 inauguration of the 9th Assembly, outgoing Senators and returning Senators are currently giving Valedictory Speech in the special Valedictory Session taking place today at the Assembly complex.
Read some speech as compiled by Igbere TV.
Senator Dino Melaye valedictory speech
“I thank the Almighty who is the supreme controller of the universe. When canckerworms and caterpillars attacked you, I addressed you as the irremovable Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki.
“To my surprise, many of those who orchestrated your downfall and removal have now called you their mentor, only God give and take power.
“The happiest day in my life was the day Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki emerged as the Senate President.
“The saddest day of my life was when Senator Ovie Omo-Agege led thugs to steal the Senate mace, a symbol of unity.”
“I spent the last one month going round my Senatorial district appreciating them and thanking God for his faithfulness.
“I have been here for 20yrs and I can say without fear that you, Abubakar Bukola saraki have developed the Senate to an enviable height.
“I look forward to a day in this Country where there will be no election petition to be treated by the Judiciary because everyone will be satisfied with our electoral process.”
~ Senator David Mark
“I apologize to my colleagues in the PDP for the manner I left. I know they miss me. My stay in the 8th Senate is a mixture of sadness and happiness.”
~ Senator Godswill Akpabio.
