Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has vehemently denied allegations attributed to him in the media regarding the padding of the 2024 budget, as he confirmed that he never said the budget was padded.
Speaking during an open session in the Senate, Ningi clarified his position, refuting claims that he accused the National Assembly of padding the new budget with a substantial sum of N3 trillion. The lawmaker categorically denied making such statements, emphasising that his words were misrepresented.
Addressing his colleagues in the Senate, Ningi stated: “I have never said somebody was blinded. Secondly, I have never said the budget was padded. Let me concur with about 80 percent of the translation read out by Senator Yayi. I think they have done a fair job, except on some issues they could not understand.”
Ningi underscored the misinterpretation…
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