The Nigerian Senate has wielded its disciplinary hammer, suspending Senator Abdul Ningi for three months in the wake of explosive allegations of budget padding.
Ningi, chairing the Senate Committee on Population, rocked the political landscape with claims of a jaw-dropping N3.7 trillion padding in the 2024 budget, sending shockwaves through the chamber and igniting a fiery debate.
Amidst mounting public outcry and chaos engulfing the Senate floor, tensions peaked as the leadership faced accusations of tampering with the budget.
The media exposed the unfolding drama, with Ningi, a staunch member of the Peoples Democratic Party representing Bauchi Central, sounding the alarm over alleged manipulation orchestrated by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the presidency.
As chaos reigned supreme in the chamber, Senator Olamilekan Adeola spearheaded efforts to quell the storm, urging a probe into Ningi’s claims while vehemently denouncing the allegations as baseless.
With the spotlight glaring on the controversy, the Senate descended into disarray, culminating in the suspension of Ningi amidst a backdrop of tension and intrigue, leaving the nation reeling in disbelief.
