The Senate has pardoned and recalled Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, who was suspended on March 12, 2024, Channels TV reports.
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The recall process was initiated after a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro, who expressed regret on behalf of the suspended senator.
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Sen. Abba Moro pledged to assume full responsibility for Sen. Ningi’s actions, acknowledging the gravity of the suspension.
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The senator’s conduct during the suspension period has been a matter of scrutiny and debate within the legislative body.
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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, emphasised the senator’s resourcefulness and described him as a valued member of the Senate, adding that the decision to recall Sen. Ningi transcends religious and ethnic divides.
Abdul Ahmed Ningi was a Deputy Majority Leader of the Nigerian Senate. A member of People’s Democratic Party, he served as a Senator representing Bauchi central senatorial district from 2011 to 2015.
Bauchi Central senatorial zone includes the local government areas of Danbam, Darazo, Ganjuwa, Misau, Ningi, and Warji.
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