- The lawmaker representing Bauchi Central in the national assembly, Senator Abdul Ningi, was immediately led out of the legislative chambers after the pronouncement of a three-month suspension from all legislative duties
- Legit.ng reported that Ningi, a chieftain of the PDP, was suspended during plenary on Tuesday, March 12, over his allegations that the national assembly padded the 2024 budget
- In the video shared online, Ningi was seen being escorted out of the Red Chamber by the sergeant-at-arms
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance issues in Nigeria.
FCT, Abuja – A video has emerged showing the moment Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) who was suspended over his budget padding allegation, was led out of the Senate.
Legit.ng reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain was sanctioned at the plenary session held on Tuesday, March 12.
The session was presided over by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who lamented that the integrity of the Senate has been damaged.
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Watch below the video of how Senator Ningi was led out of the chamber after his suspension, courtesy of Channels Television:
Legit.ng reports that Ningi’s banishment was against the backdrop of the embattled federal lawmaker’s viral revelation.
Ningi, the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), recently disclosed that the lawmakers sought the service of a private auditor and discovered irregularities in the budget.
He accused Akpabio of inserting vague projects worth N3 trillion in the 2024 budget.
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Senator Ningi announces resignation after suspension
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Ningi announced his resignation as the chairman of the NSF following his suspension from the upper legislative chamber of the national assembly.
The embattled senator said his decision was due to the unfolding events in the national assembly, the north and Nigeria.
The embattled senator said his decision was due to the unfolding events in the national assembly, the north and Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng