Budget padding: Top lawmakers hint at Ningi's possible return to Senate amid calls for Akpabio’s sack

  • The suspended senator representing Bauchi Central senatorial district, Abdul Ningi, might return to the Red Chamber
  • Sources disclosed that the whole drama about budget padding and Ningi’s suspension was just a plot to distract the Nigerian Senate
  • It was further revealed that Ningi might be reinstated soon “if he tenders a public apology to the Senate”

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

FCT, Abuja – According to sources, the three-month suspension slammed on Senator Abdul Ningi over allegations of N3.7 trillion padding of the 2024 budget may be reviewed.