Dr. Bukola Saraki's Iftar Dinner: Senator Ogembe And The 8th Senate, The Force Nigeria Can No Longer Ignore.

Dr. Bukola Saraki's Iftar Dinner: Senator Ogembe And The 8th Senate, The Force Nigeria Can No Longer Ignore.

The political heavyweight of Kogi Central, Senator Ahmed Salau Ogembe, joined a high-powered assembly of former lawmakers on Friday, March 6, 2026, as the 8th Senate converged at the Abuja residence of former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki.

What began as a traditional Iftar dinner quickly transformed into a strategic "brain trust" for national progress. Sen. Ahmed Ogembe, a key figure of the 2015–2019 assembly, emphasized that the gathering transcended religious tradition, serving instead as a vital reunion for national stability.

Sen. Ahmed Salau Ogembe says that the meeting provided a rare platform for "deliberations for a better Nigeria," proving that the influence of the 8th Senate remains a force in the country's political landscape.

Commending Dr. Saraki’s ability to keep the group united nearly a decade after their inauguration, , Sen. Ogembe praised the "unshaken spirit of service" that continues to define their bond.

The evening included a solemn moment of prayer led by Dr. Saraki for colleagues who have passed away since the assembly’s tenure.

The 8th Senate remains one of the most talked-about eras in Nigeria's legislative history. By bringing together veteran voices like Senator Ogembe, this reunion signals that the "Saraki 8th Assembly" is still deeply committed to navigating the nation’s future.