Breaking: Senate Grants Pardon and Recalls Suspended Senator Abdul Ningi

The Senate has granted pardon and reinstated Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ahmed Ningi, who was suspended for three months on March 12, 2024, for accusing the Senate of budget padding.

The recall process was initiated following a motion by Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro, who expressed regret on behalf of the suspended senator.

Sen. Abba Moro pledged to take full responsibility for Sen. Ningi’sactions, recognizing the seriousness of the suspension. The conduct of the senator during the suspension period has been under scrutiny and debate within the legislative body.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio highlighted the senator’s contributions and referred to him as a valued member of the Senate, stating that the decision to recall Sen. Ningi goes beyond religious and ethnic considerations.