List of Seven Nigerian Senators Suspended Since 1999 and their offences.
Ejes Gist News Nigeria brings to light the recent suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) for a period of three months by the Senate, following his allegations of budget padding to the tune of N3 trillion in the 2024 budget.
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Senator Ningi also asserted disparities between the passed budget of N25 trillion and the one reportedly being implemented by the Presidency, amounting to N28.7 trillion.
Furthermore, Senator Sumaila Kawu (NNPP – Kano South) received a warning to abstain from disseminating false information that could potentially disrupt the Senate proceedings.
These disciplinary actions came in the wake of urgent national deliberations within the Senate.
However, prior to Senator Ningi’s suspension, several other senators have faced similar repercussions for various offences.
Here’s a comprehensive list of prominent senators who have been suspended:
1. Femi Okurounmu (Ogun Central): Suspended in 1999 for alleging that senators were planning to impeach President Obasanjo.
2. Joseph Waku (Benue): Suspended in 2000 for advocating a military coup over the continuance of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s regime.
3. Arthur Nzeribe (Imo, Orlu Constituency): Indefinitely suspended in 2002 due to a N22 million fraud allegation.
4. Isah Mohammed (Niger Central): Suspended in October 2004 for physically assaulting Senator Iyabo Anisulowo.
5. Ali Ndume (Borno South): Suspended for six months in 2017 after raising allegations involving then Senate President Bukola Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye.
6. Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta Central): Suspended for 90 legislative days in 2018 for comments regarding the reordering of the electoral timetable.
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7. Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central): Suspended for three months on Tuesday, under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio, over allegations of budget padding in the 2024 budget.
Senator Ningi’s suspension coincided with his claims regarding the budgetary discrepancies between the Senate’s passed budget and that being implemented by the Presidency.
