Kelvin Bowoto
The Rebuild Arewa Initiative for Development (RAID) has protested the Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Abdul Ningi for three months after he expressed concerns about inconsistencies in the 2024 national budget.
The organization demanded his immediate and unconditional reinstatement during a press conference in Abuja.
Balarabe Rufai, the group’s president, said Ningi’s three-month ban is a major concern that must be addressed with seriousness and respect.
“It is critical to us that we navigate this situation with the utmost respect for all parties involved and the principles that guide our democracy.”
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“This suspension extinguished the senator’s esteemed privileges and effectively muted a voice that had become a staple in our political discourse,” he said in a statement.
The group claimed that Ningi’s suspension was intended to silence a powerful political voice.
“The shockwaves of his suspension have triggered divisive views among his peers, with one senator condemning Ningi’s move as a so-called ‘civil coup’ and another demanding a thorough investigation by the Ethics and Privileges Committee.”
“Adding insult to injury, Senator Ningi has been stripped of his emoluments—his salary and allowances withheld—in what appears to be an injustice to his service and commitment,” the organization said in a statement.
Techrectory with Agency Report.
