The House of Senate has pardoned and recalled Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi after  77 days of suspension, described him as valued member of the upper chamber.

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the unconditional recall of Ningi after a brief plea by some lawmakers.

Akpabio emphasised the senator’s resourcefulness, adding that the decision to recall Ningi transcends religious and ethnic divides.

The recall process was initiated on Tuesday after a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro, who expressed regret on behalf of the suspended senator. 

Moro pledged to assume full responsibility for Ningi’s actions, acknowledging the gravity of the suspension.

The senator’s conduct during the period of suspension has been a matter of scrutiny and debate within the legislative body.

Recall that Senator Ningi was suspended on March 12, 2024, over allegations of N3.7 trn padding of the 2024 Budget.

He was recalled some two weeks to the end of his three-month suspension which is supposed to terminate on June 12, 2024.

Ningi, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Bauchi Central Senatorial District, was suspended for three months after a long stormy session in the red chamber.