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NIGERIAN SENATE RECALLS SEN. ABDUL AHMED NINGI
The Nigerian senate has recalled Sen. Abdul Ahmed Ningi from suspension.
The recall process was initiated with motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader, Sen. Abba Moro to that effect. Sen. Moro expressed regret on behalf of his colleague, Ningi.
Moro pledged to assume full responsibility for Sen. Ningi’s actions, acknowledging the gravity of the suspension.
Ningi's suspension since March 12, was a subject of debate at the National Assembly, also raised concern amid Nigerians.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, emphasised the senator’s resourcefulness and described him as a valued member of the Senate, adding that the decision to recall Sen. Ningi transcended religious and ethnic divides, reinforcing the Senate’s commitment to unity and inclusivity.
This development beings to end, legal battle involving the recalled senator and Akpabio led Senate. Ningi had earlier gone to Court, seeking legal redress on his suspension.
Ideal Reporters had reported that Ningi was suspended for three months after the Senate debated his interview with the BBC where he alleged that the budget passed by the National Assembly for the 2024 fiscal year was N25 trillion while the one being implemented by the Presidency was N28.7trillion.
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