Alwan, in an interview in Kano last week, alleged that
influential actors in the power sector, the Gencos and Discos paid the Senate
leadership to stop Ramat’s confirmation.

“There is a serious claim that the Gencos and Discos paid
Akpabio and Barau $10 million to undermine his confirmation. Nigerians must
enjoy the services they pay for, and that is why the industry players became
jittery,” he said.

Reports indicated that the police summoned Alwan to provide
evidence supporting the accusations he made against the two top Senate
officials.

“It is based on the allegation against the President of the
Senate and his Deputy. Let him explain further who are the industry players,
when was the money given, and where? We need him to provide all this
information,” police revealed.

The Senate had earlier dismissed the bribery claim as false.

Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on
Media and Public Affairs, dismissed the claim as deliberately misleading.

He explained that the Senate suspended Ramat’s screening
because of several petitions and complaints filed against him, not because of
any bribe.

“The Senate is obligated to halt the confirmation process
for any nominee who is involved in major public complaints or controversies.
Many nominees before him have stepped down for similar reasons. Mr. Ramat’s
case is no different,” Adaramodu said.

The Senate spokesperson added that the National Assembly
would not allow what he called blackmail to tarnish its reputation.

“No one can drag the National Assembly into disrepute with
unfounded claims. We intend to take Mr. Alwan to court to allow him to provide
evidence to the Nigerians,” he said.