Budget padding: Will Bauchi governor's support for Ningi spark a fresh crisis? Here's what he said

  • Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed affirmed the state government’s support for Senator Abdul Ningi following the Senate’s three-month suspension of him.
  • Senator Ningi, representing Bauchi Central senatorial district, faced suspension for his statement questioning the whereabouts of N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget.
  • Subsequently, Senator Ningi resigned as Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum.

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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has affirmed the state government’s support for Senator Abdul Ningi.