He was welcomed by the locals, despite allegations that he looted the state dry.
Saraki landed at the airport to cheers from a large crowd who waited for his arrival.
The Senate president who is now undergoing trial at the Code of Conduct tribunal – is in Kwara state for the weekend. He also visited the Emir’s palace.
CCT Chairman, Justice Danladi Umar has on April 18 directed that Saraki’s corruption trial will hold from 10am to 6pm daily until its conclusion.
He is facing charges of asset declaration fraud before the tribunal and is alleged to have committed the offence during his tenure as the governor of Kwara state.
The Senate president was the Governor of Kwara state from 2003 to 2011.
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