The Senate has pardoned and recalled Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ahmed Ningi.
Thelagostimes recalls that Ningi was suspended for three months on March 12, 2024, for accusing the Senate of budget padding. On March 12, 2024, the Senate suspended Ningi over allegations of N3.7trn padding of the 2024 Budget.
The recall process was initiated after a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro, who expressed regret on behalf of the suspended senator.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the unconditional recall of Ningi after a brief plea by some lawmakers.
Akpabio emphasised the senator’s resourcefulness and described him as a valued member of the Senate, adding that the decision to recall Ningi transcends religious and ethnic divides.
Ningi was recalled some two weeks to the end of his three-month suspension which is supposed to terminate on June 12, 2024.