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Rowdy Sessions in Senate Over Allegations of N3.7 Trillion Budget Padding

Ojimaojo Abubakar by Ojimaojo Abubakar
March 12, 2024
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The Senate of Nigeria has been thrown into a state of confusion and chaos following the shocking allegations made by Abdul Ningi, the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, during an interview with BBC Hausa.

Ningi claimed that an astonishing N3.7 trillion was padded in the 2024 budget, causing an uproar among his fellow senators and sparking intense debates and discussions within the Senate chambers.

Ningi, in his defense, later clarified that he had been quoted out of context in the interview due to the language barrier, as he had conducted the interview in Hausa. However, he did admit to hiring a consultant to review the budget, and according to the consultant’s findings, approximately N3.7 trillion could not be traced to any specific projects or locations.

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The revelation of these allegations led to heated arguments and rowdy sessions in the Senate, with senators raising various points of order and rules to support their positions. Solomon Adeola Olamilekan, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, expressed his frustration over the breach of his rights as a senator who had actively participated in the budgeting process. He called for immediate action to address the issue and protect the integrity of the budgeting process.

Olamilekan presented a full transcript of Ningi’s interview to the Senate, along with the voice recording of the interview, which was played for all senators to hear. He argued that Ningi had not sought the facts before making such serious allegations and urged the Senate to deliberate on the matter and take appropriate action to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

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Several other senators seconded Olamilekan’s motion, expressing their concerns about the implications of Ningi’s allegations. Joel Onowakpa, a senator from Delta South, criticized Ningi for attempting to incite the public against the government by casting aspersions on the national budget. He emphasized the need for decisive action to preserve the integrity of the budgeting process and maintain public trust.

In response to the allegations, Abdul Ningi defended himself, stating that he never explicitly claimed that the budget was padded. He explained that his initial statement about two budgets being in operation had been misinterpreted and manipulated. Ningi also highlighted the discrepancies in budget allocations to different senatorial districts, pointing out that some districts received significantly more funds than others.

Ningi’s defense was met with mixed reactions from the Senate. Some senators urged caution and called for a fair hearing, allowing Ningi the opportunity to present his side of the story. Others, however, criticized Ningi for causing unnecessary controversy and tarnishing the image of the Senate.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio intervened, emphasizing the need for unity and stability within the Senate. He urged senators to focus on their responsibilities as lawmakers and avoid engaging in personal attacks or divisive actions. Akpabio highlighted the role of the media in sensationalizing issues and urged senators to work together to address the concerns raised by the allegations.

The Senate president also revealed that he had commissioned a consultant to review the budget, following a request from Ningi and another senator, Suleiman Kawu. Akpabio expressed his disappointment with the lack of detailed information provided by the consultants and their decision to grant an interview to the BBC before presenting their findings to the Senate. He emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the budgeting process.

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As the proceedings continued, tensions remained high, with senators expressing their frustrations and concerns. Some senators felt that their reputations had been unfairly tarnished by the allegations, while others called for a focus on ethical standards and professionalism within the Senate.

Ojimaojo Abubakar

Ojimaojo Abubakar

Abubakar Ojimaojo is a graduate of Mass Communication, political and football analyst currently work at elanzanews.ng as Editor. He pride himself as skilled wordsmith with a passion for delving into contemporary political issues on both national and international scale.

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