JUST IN: Akpabio, Barau Meet Tinubu After Ningi’s Suspension

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently engaged in closed-door discussions with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and other key lawmakers at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.

File Image of Senator Abdul Ningi

This high-level meeting, taking place on Tuesday, comes against the backdrop of recent tensions in the Senate following the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi Central (PDP).

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Senator Ningi, who also serves as the chairman of the Northern Senators’ Forum and the Senate Committee on Population, found himself at the center of controversy after alleging in a BBC Hausa Service interview that the Federal Government under President Tinubu was executing a budget that exceeds the amount approved by the National Assembly.

According to Ningi, while the lawmakers debated and passed a N25 trillion budget, the government is currently implementing a N28.7 trillion budget, leaving a discrepancy of N3.7 trillion unaccounted for in the 2024 fiscal year.

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The Senate, responding to Ningi’s claims, suspended him for three months during Tuesday’s plenary session. This move further heightened discussions on transparency and accountability in government spending.

A file Image of President Bola Tinubu at FEC Meeting

Ningi, after his suspension from the Upper Chamber, was escorted out of the Red Chamber by the Sergeants-at-arm.

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