Northern Youths condemns suspension of Sen Ningi 

As the political impasse caused by the alleged Budget padding by suspended Sen Abdul Ahmad Ningi ranges one, the need for caution and fair hearing by all the actors has been stressed.

The assertion was made during a press conference addressed by the leadership of Coalition of Northern Youths and Students Organizations held at the Arewa House, Kaduna on Thursday.

According to a copy of the briefing made available to Journalists in Bauchi by the Convener, Comrade Zakari Hashim, the group stated that, “We unanimously demand that Senator Abdul Ningi be granted a free and fair hearing concerning the allegations of budget padding amounting to N3 trillion, untraceable in any capital budgets of the 2024 appropriation act.”

The Coalition also condemned in strong terms, what it described as, “Unlawful Suspension of Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi by Nigerian Senate.”

The Coalition therefore stated that, “This unilateral action, lacking in due process and a fair hearing, is deemed autocratic and threatens the integrity of our democracy.”

According to the Coalition, “Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi’s voice regarding allegations of budget padding was a matter of significant concern that warrants thorough investigation.”

“We demand the President of the Senate to establish an independent committee to probe these allegations, affording Senator Ningi the opportunity to present his side of the story. It is imperative that he receives a fair trial, rather than being silenced through suspension,” It added.

The Coalition added that,”Furthermore, we call upon the Senate President to exhibit sportsmanship and accountability by relinquishing his position to allow the Deputy Senate President to form an unbiased investigation committee.”

The Coalition of Northern Youths and Students Organization also issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Senate President to revoke the suspension of Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi.

It declared that, “Failure to comply, will result in the mobilization of the entire Northern state to shut down the Senate complex.”

The Coalition of Northern Youths and Students Organization is a collective dedicated to promoting the rights and interests of Northern Nigerian youth and students, advocating for justice, fairness, and accountability within the Nigerian political landscape.