The Senate might decide to lift the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi, which lasted three months.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, hinted at this possibility while answering questions from journalists after returning from the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.
Ningi was suspended for three months after approximately three hours of discussion regarding his statement in which he claimed that the budget approved by the National Assembly for the 2024 fiscal year is N25tn, whereas the one being implemented by the Presidency is N28.7tn.
Akpabio's statement came just 24 hours after Ningi, through his lawyer Femi Falana SAN, issued a seven-day ultimatum to Akpabio, threatening legal action if his suspension is not lifted. recall him Akpabio stated that while he has not yet seen the letter, it is being given proper attention, and he hopes the matter will be resolved peacefully, with Ningi returning to his seat soon.
Akpabio mentioned that although he has not personally seen the letter, it is being addressed, and he hopes for a harmonious resolution, expressing confidence that Ningi will rejoin them in a few days.
“It is a parliamentary decision. I have not seen the letter yet. But Senator Ningi is one of us. I mean what is suspension?
“I believe that in a few days, he will join us. So, there is no problem. It would be resolved amicably. The Senate is a family,” Akpabio said.
