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Biodun Olujimi, deputy minority chief whip of the senate, says there is a moral burden on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari over the confirmation of Rotimi Amaechi as minister.

Speaking shortly before joining her colleagues to stage a walk out in protest of Amaechi’s confirmation, the PDP senator from Ekiti, said the current administration does not have plans to fight corruption.

“We are being shut out and the only reason I am standing up is to tell you Mr President, that there is a moral burden on not only this senate, but on the government of President Buhari that is riding on a crest of no corruption,” she said.

“When there is a weighty allegation against anybody, there is a need to ensure that the court should first absolve him, before we can confirm him in this senate.

“I am insisting that the court of law must hear him before we confirm him in this senate. The majority would always have its way, but the truth is that Nigerians will know that this government is not about to fight any corruption, and in fact is willing to condone it.”