The Entire Press Release From The President Was Not Based On My Interview -Ningi

[@mayg7415]

More power to the senator, if they claim he is lying, let a proper investigation be carried out

[@Ike-un6mc]

But a proper investigation by who?

[@Helloplanetzero]

Investigation by the coreupt class? Lol

[@Freedom-l1g]

You are very correct Senator Ningi.... For Nigeria to progress, we must fight corruption head on ....

[@chimaobionuoha7484]

In a saner clime, Nigerians are supposed to protest against this man's suspension.

[@scribemanjustice2028]

Igbos are the only brave tribe that's believe in equal justice funny enough they have been wounded so badly. No protest! His constituents and arewa forum should do it if they want

[@eltrinogomez777]

protest for who? are you high? as the price off things are going up you didn't come out to protest, na for this idivts wey dey chop fine dey look for their own pockets you want make nigerians jump out.

[@OlorunfemiSoul-Balm]

In Nigeria, there's nothing that is sane. Indeed, we should all be ashamed of our collective insanity, else, how do we come to this point of our national life as a people?

[@miracleedwin-lq2wt]

Exactly, there should be protest for his suspension

[@linusokon284]

Protest against a man's suspension who doesn't understand how budgets are prepared? Go to school, they say it's bad. Now look at the result, Ningi doesn't understand how budgets are prepared

[@CheckStatus-fr8lh]

Thank you Ningi❤ for speaking as a parliamentarian 🎉

[@gbengalala2064]

Very honest man and Senator Ningi is an hero. Akpabio is a criminal.

[@finalwarningformankindlove3260]

Fearless!!!! God bless him for standing up

[@judeonwuatu7998]

Hon Ningi Keep it up Blessings

[@chukwuwilfred236]

God bless you Senator Ningi, you have won my heart

[@oludayo11]

Which heart? He has been found to be concurring a blatant lie and has been suspended deservedly. He couldn’t even present any evidence. The interview he presented to BBC Hausa service, has been transcribed and read to his face. He couldn’t even deny. Lie lie pants on fire.

[@olabodeolawumi2814]

Ningi is a hero, for saying the truth, budget padding has been going on for long.

[@Freedom-l1g]

If the entire Senate means well for the country, they should kindly release the budget for the masses to see in order to know whether senator Ningi was right or wrong.... We can't be going like this...

[@shed1861]

Correct..... this is what they have been doing and wrecking Nigeria

[@Hapi_rikwest]

The Senate does not owe citizens such gesture

[@chyknikoncept5938]

Well-done Sir! For being a real OBIDIENT not some fake ones in there. We are following every step here

[@davidtemi345]

Even your obidient senators are quiet lol

[@alphonsuseze7885]

We will stand fully with you on this no intimidation will work this time around that house of representative should be disbanded because they are not productive is just house of criminality and embezzlement of public funds.

[@kokohkesiena4403]

*I have opened this CAN OF WORMS, neither they nor me will be able to control it* *I don't know how far, I will go*

[@eliasimokhai]

I think Rufai and Abati would have been in better position to interview this senator.

[@adewaletaiwo7941]

But he is debunking everything , from no padding, PBAT is not Dias against the north to others

[@IzonbodeiSukuruowei]

This is the type of talks nigerians should hear. Why are Nigerians afraid, speak the truth to salvage Nigerian nation.

[@kestee3240]

Senator Ningi is right. There are two budgets. Nigerians are now asking, where is the money?

[@ebasski4958]

He just said himself that there are no two budget, let's leave sensation. He has just said he could not indentify the location of some project and he needs clarification. You can't say this what a person wanted to say, you can only say, this is what he said.

[@kestee3240]

@@ebasski4958 Mr Emeka, as an ibo man and as a Nigerian, can't you easily tell that they have threatened and cautioned him and and as such, he is a little afraid and now talking from both sides of his mouth. But we all get it clear.. na naija we dey talk about so. Only an ignorant person will believe otherwise.

[@60ezekiel]

Well not sure what is really going on! However if they did "tinkering" he wants to know how come he wasn't in the picture....so it seems monies were apparently added but he doesn't to what project (location) well it won't be the first time such accusations have happened over many years of the "budget"....time will tell hopefully!!

[@ukohukoh6793]

​@@ebasski4958❤❤

[@kestee3240]

@@60ezekiel haba. Are you not a Nigerian. The more you look the less you see.

[@ANELECHUKWU]

I like this man’s boldness and audacity

[@coachyworld6654]

Nigerians ought to protest the suspension of this senator 😢. How can the senate suspend him without doing proper investigation;it sounds fishy? And this man's boldness speaks volumes of the seriousnes of this matter!

[@chidy-charlesmayberry8612]

You journalists should quit interrupting the Senator and putting words into his mouth. This is not a balanced interview, you two are constantly trying to box the man into a corner. Allow him to finish one full sentence so we can understand his exact position.

[@RealTableShaker]

Exactly. Very unprofessional journalism

[@RealJOGBz]

I don tire for this 2 journalist especially the man.

[@samuelajagun1948]

I had to shout so that they should allow this Man to talk.

[@mrrocrocmoney3924]

Everybody dey fear 😂..They are acting as directed ,don't overthink it ,Even a blind person can feel what's going on in Nigeria

[@ifeoluwaoluwagbemiga6458]

"I have opened this can of worm neither them nor me will be able to control it". I wanted to listen more to the senator but those guys in the studio did 70% of the talking. This isn't a fair interview.

[@ikechukwuechendu]

Senator Ningi posterity will talk about you when the right time comes. Keep doing what is right after all we came to this world with nothing

[@judeonwuatu7998]

We need more Ningis for Nigeria get better

[@AliyuAbdullahi-n9e]

Fearless and out spoken senetor ningi, almighty God and nigerians are solemnly behind you, for speaking the truth, all of us will die and make Account for good and bad deeds, so don't be afraid To say the truth when ever the need arises bunch of crucks

[@FIDELISUDAMA-ix8wp]

Ningi you are a hero. I like your boldness God will bless you for standing for the truth

[@levelupwithada]

he stood up to them. that's a brave man 👏

[@Kiki-en9vm]

Thank you Ningi for standing up for the truth.

[@zephaniahzaiki-balogun8423]

“I have opened this can of worms, neither they nor me will be able to control it” ❤

[@ogagaogaga1153]

God bless Senator Abdul Ningi !!.

[@anthonyanyaokeke1789]

This man has my respect. Although, he knows all the criminal activities in the Senate he still tries to avoid speaking about them. However, he is just saying the simple truth. Nigerian budgets are always being padded.

[@olisaifeanyi45]

Keep up the good work, one day good will prevail over evil

[@pippajayson9152]

I challenge the Senate to take Senator Ningi to police and legal action to prosecute Senator Ningi for misinformation or misrepresentation or criminal negligence as some members of the Senate proposed. The Senate would be shocked that Senator Ningi would be duly represented legally and defended. A can of worms might then be opened which would be embarrassing to the Senate and the FD. Then, compensation would have to be paid to Senator Ningi if he is found to be honest and truthful of his said allegations which appears to be whistle blowing. We need more people like Senator Ningi to come out and blow more whistles. This would help Nigeria in her fight against corruption.

[@Sam-y1i2j]

Thank you Senator Ningi ❤

[@tajudeenabubakaraneru5427]

Nigerians should start putting their eyes on these politicians that was sent to go represent us.

[@mjnmaduka9429]

You are a hero of our democracy.

[@AlaminUmar-fh7sv]

You're indeed a true and philanthropist senator..... I respect you for that ....

[@prospergumadon8357]

Nigeria Rise up now we have missed many avenues to do so, senator Ningi kudos to you for revealing this raw Truth it's miserable this is the big Nigeria are we only big in curuption and nothing more.

[@HENRYDIAMOND-fz5gn]

Truth unadulterated! Kudos to Senator Ningi

[@danielobi4732]

You guys are doing a great job,pls keep it up,more grace.

[@khalidtahir9594]

Good leader, may Almighty continue to protect you,

[@mubarakzgl]

May Almighty Be With You Sir Ningi🤲🏻💪🏻

[@esthermba453]

The people of Nigeria have kept themselves where they are today. Those who seek for positive change have never been supported or encouraged. We truly deserve the governments we have had down the line.

[@michaelabule]

Why are we Nigerians so quiet with the politicians? Is it not high time to start dealing with these criminals? Smh

[@THISCITY306]

These are the kinds of men we need in our political realm ❤

[@uccygala5812]

Well done may Allah bless you our senotor, Nigeria have been favouring one region over one another since its establishment. Most especially over the North and the Northern people, we want fairness and just treatment for Nigeria's betterment

[@aggreytams1369]

This is one Senator(Ningi) with integrity and nothing can stop him from saying the truth. Kudos to him.

[@adedamolaaboke9167]

THIS WILL DEEPEN OUR DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA

[@mondayosemwengie8070]

They are fighting Ningi for speaking the truth,I weep for Nigeria.

[@Sstardaniel]

Bauchi central will be proud of Ningi.

[@oludayo11]

They have sent him back to you in shame, suspended on National TV. Lie lie pants on fire😂

[@diligenceeke3023]

​@@oludayo11 So he is a liar because you voted Tinubu? You arw a disgrace to the goats and insects in Nigeria.

[@BamideleAbiodun-qz4xm]

Senator Ningi a hero!

[@obynomma]

Good job Senator Ningi

[@emmanuelmk2942]

He is a hero of our time You earned my respect Sir 😢

[@gcsdnhumanrights-charityor5375]

WE MUST ALL STAND WITH NINGI

[@unimkegodwin2167]

God will bless you don't be afraid.

[@austinelonut461]

Posterity will remember your truthfulness

[@HabibAhmed-qf3lj]

Ningi man of God well done❤

[@Kiki-en9vm]

The senate need to investigate ,instead of hunting this man.

[@oiwy3122]

In which world do you expect thieves, criminals and embezzlers to investigate themselves?

[@Ui.UxDesign001]

This is one of the issue we are suppose to protest about... One love

[@abdulkareemaliyu8991]

This guy is a gentleman, i would've have legit walked out of these press... They wouldn't let him finish a sentence 😑 Even a criminal is allowed to talk

[@isaacbala3768]

The moment you become a target after exposing some secrets,then there's an element of truth.

[@joeodio2970]

This man is speaking the truth.

[@babannanasarki5839]

It is like the soldier I Capt./ Senator Ningi is burning with patriotism

[@wakilbashir8303]

We stand with truth

[@edakokwong4412]

Suleiman and Co do you have a copy of budget?. Have you gone through it?. I expected you to be discussing with Senator Ningi with a good knowledge of the budget. We want to see more investigative journalism

[@okeoja4447]

Does this so called Senator Ningi actually knows what's in the budget himself?

[@ray-df8bq]

​@@okeoja4447 Are you mentally disabled? Can't you see that he said he has been on Appropriation committee for several years. This agbado man

[@RealJOGBz]

Thats why I love Seun.

[@oludayo11]

@@okeoja4447He was part of the budget committee, apparently sleeping when he was supposed to be working. He started this rubbish allegations and conspiracy based on a text message that forwarded to him. Blatant liar😮

[@preshygold8870]

I love this ningi as a senator,,,God bless you ,,

[@oludayo11]

You fell in love with a blatant liar😂. The transcribed interview he presented to BBC Hausa service was read to his face, he couldn’t even deny. He has been suspended deservedly.

[@etinlawrence]

​@@oludayo11Let me not judge you by your name, because I know that most people defending this bad government are from the southwest. They are defending their kinsman, just as the Fulani defended Buhari. This is how tribalism has destroyed Nigeria. Why did the Senate suspend without investigation? He who alleges must prove, but there is no ground for him to prove. The leadership of the Senate quickly issued a suspension to cover the case. What he raised is a serious national issue that calls for a detailed investigation and should be made available to Nigerians before any action is taken. No one is surprised, and what do Nigerians expect when you have Akpabio as the Senate President? His track record is full of corruption, and he lacks all the qualities a leader should possess. When he talks, you feel sad to have such a person leading the nation's legislative arm. He lacks emotional intelligence, and it's unappealing. Undoubtedly, the worst assembly ever.

[@oludayo11]

@@etinlawrence Obviously discernment is not your thing. From my comment, is there any part that shows me defending your ‘bad government’ or your household? I gave my own opinion based on Senator Ningi’s false allegations that fell flat on it’s head. And it’s a fact based on his explanation on the senate plenary session yesterday, where he was asked to substantiate his allegations. He based his allegations and false finding mission an a fake text messages he received. His own words, not mine. And he admitted that he was concerned based on the fact that allocations to his constituency is smaller compared to South east 😮 Go figure! And when the evidence of the allocation of the 3.7 trillion that he claimed was padded was shown to him, he had no defence. He couldn’t present any evidence from the consultant that he paid 3 million to the senate. The irony of the whole thing was that he was part of the budget committee. It shows the whole purpose of his accusation is baseless and nefarious, hoping to cause unnecessary uprising. Look here, I have no horse in this race, mine is, he who comes to equity must come with clean hands.

[@etinlawrence]

@@oludayo11 I wouldn't have loved to join issues with you, but just to let you know that your type is well known. Of all the comments here, the only defense against this satanic government comes from a certain part of Nigeria, this has always been the problem of Nigeria, "tribalism." It's clear that you lack discernment. In my view, I never questioned your household. I simply pointed out that those criminal senators in your corrupt government shouldn't pressure Ningi during plenary. His point was clear: he said he never accused the president of what the senators are trying to claim. 3 trillion naira cannot be accounted for because it was established but not allocated. Every item in the budget must be established and allocated to either a ministry, agency, or a State. He also alleged that the addition of 1.7 trillion naira to the budget by the National Assembly wasn't made known to all senators and denied knowledge of that addition. That itself is a fraud. Some fraudulent cabals can't just be squandering the nation's funds in the name of helping the president achieve his goals. Let them set up a committee to investigate. Let Ningi defend himself in the open, and let Nigerians add their voices to it. They are only trying to cover up by attempting to clear everything on the floor of the Senate in one sitting, Ningi still insisting that he can prove it and that's a national concern that those elements are trying to silence. Even a fraudulent Jimoh Ibrahim is talking tough. Nigeria is in a pathetic state. Those senators are confirmed accomplices to fraud, and that's why the country is in a state of squalor. One can't imagine that those elements still have a huge support base from the people. It's sad.

[@etinlawrence]

@@oludayo11 I wouldn't have loved to join issues with you, but just to let you know that your type is well known. Of all the comments here, the only defense against this satanic government comes from a certain part of Nigeria, this has always been the problem of Nigeria, "tribalism." It's clear that you lack discernment. In my view, I never questioned your household. I simply pointed out that those criminal senators in your corrupt government shouldn't pressure Ningi during plenary. His point was clear: he said he never accused the president of what the senators are trying to claim. 3 trillion naira cannot be accounted for because it was established but not allocated. Every item in the budget must be established and allocated to either a ministry, agency, or a State. He also alleged that the addition of 1.7 trillion naira to the budget by the National Assembly wasn't made known to all senators and denied knowledge of that addition. That itself is a fraud. Some fraudulent cabals can't just be squandering the nation's funds in the name of helping the president achieve his goals. Let them set up a committee to investigate. Let Ningi defend himself in the open, and let Nigerians add their voices to it. They are only trying to cover up by attempting to clear everything on the floor of the Senate in one sitting, Ningi still insisting that he can prove it and that's a national concern that those elements are trying to silence. Even a fraudulent Jimoh Ibrahim is talking tough. Nigeria is in a pathetic state. Those senators are confirmed accomplices to fraud, and that's why the country is in a state of squalor. One can't imagine that those elements still have a huge support base from the people. It's sad.

[@miracleedwin-lq2wt]

Ningi is a hero of of democracy

[@Hapi_rikwest]

The interviewers did a great job, the Senator can be perceived as one who is protesting bcos certain elements did not work in his favour. He does not spynd like one who is fighting for justice

[@Genuine_Sales]

Well done, Senator! 👏 The controversy shouldn't be about your allegation but rather the uncountable 3.7 trillion Naira. For crying out loud, that is about 3 billion dollars!

[@charlesuwah3404]

Do the math correctly. It's not up to 3 billion dollars.

[@Genuine_Sales]

@charlesuwah3404 you are right, thanks. Still a lot of money, though.

[@EbukaMark-cu1bk]

Let's go with #1,500 exchange rate naira to dollar, I know the naira to dollar now at the parallel market is more than #1,600, but let's go with #1,500, which is $1 billion dollars is # 1.5 trillion and #1.5 trillion multiply (✖️) by three (3) is #4.5 trillion.

[@wakilbashir8303]

Weldone senator ningi

[@elliotono2341]

Singing is a man with courage and integrity. Part of the problems in Nigeria is that journalists are not really doing their jobs. Know investigative reporting or demanding to speak with government officials and politicians. If journalists are so afraid to do their job, without sugarcoating what they report. Then, the journalists are in the wrong profession. Absolutely disheartening.

[@yakubuZubairu-ej5we]

Yes the Senate ningi is your right

[@victordeke559]

Let Rufia ask Sen. Ningi some expensive question and answers.

[@vincenttotti6806]

Something is cooking inside the senate seriously

[@belloahmadbello5965]

I m APC member but I m solidly behind you NINGI

[@diligenceeke3023]

Your party is not important here. Every Nigerian should condemn those thieves, physically if need be.

[@muktaradamu7428]

Sen. Abdul Ningi’s allegations shouldn’t be thrown under d carpet, there is need for investigation to be carried out and d right thing be done. This man is a legend for speaking out, I sense truth in his words…

[@fredezekwe6409]

I call for investigation on this allegations.

[@ekehfrancis6444]

Ningi is absolutely correct,the Apc government knows what they are doing simply and short

[@tblessemiayo]

The is the truth Nigeria, the speak of truth lives. The society and the peace of it belong to them Only that you cannot fight against the unity of my family and what me to be talking about how Nigeria should be built. God bless the United States of Nigeria. Amen ToLu Emiayo This is Love

[@tommyy5041]

This calls for thorough investigation by the relevant body. Oh i have forgotten EFCC are always dead on issues like this. They may be somewhere in secondary schools looking for students with Children ipads. Who do us?

[@ifeomaoragwu1613]

This is what we should expect from the senate and not hobnobbing syndrome all to the detriment of the Nigerian state

[@davidking-pu9xs]

I expect any right thinking and functional opposition political party to take this up and investigate it thoroughly in behalf of the Nigerian people. Not just to release statement. Some NGOs should as well carry out there own independent investigation for the people. That way we eliminate assumptions and hear says and ultimately hold the government or whoever is culpable accountable..

[@amy9317]

Its obvious the senator knows what he's saying. Investigation is the best thing but how can you investigate a system that will not give you evidence to work it

[@AnnoyedDahliaFlower-dg9pz]

Whenever you say the truth in Nigeria those evil doers will be looking for a way to silence you, this man need to be protected at all cost, they can silence few but not all.

[@Zellboi]

I can see the lawmakers trembling with fear as eyes of the nation is now on them which was where it supposed to be from the beginning not on the president.

[@husseinshuaibu3560]

Which way Nigeria. The masses are hungry, insecure and somehow confused but those representing them look plumpy, secured and calm. NIGERIA WE HAIL THEE, OUR OWN DEAR NATIVE LAND!

[@victorokolie8232]

You people couldn't ask question about his proof, that's what he was asking for and you still refuse to ask for it and also ask if he can make it public

[@formostnetwork]

The Nigeria Senate is like a cult representing its interests and that of the executive, not the interests of Nigeria. More worrisome is the unanimity by the opposition and the ruling APC in this unholy alliance.🙈🙈

[@drunkdon603]

Why can't they do. Proper investigation not charging him with foolish charges. Lying thieves

[@adaeze3146]

They shuld leave de whistle blower alone dis man is telling de truth

[@okeoja4447]

And how do u know he's telling the truth?

[@adaeze3146]

@@okeoja4447 frm de antecedent of APC it is obvious he is telling de truth remember de SUVs the yaught refurbishing of Aso rock etc

[@maryonisemo9270]

​@@okeoja4447 So, suspending him will be best in this situation? Let him continue to work so he can prove his point.

[@okeoja4447]

@@maryonisemo9270 I am not a senator and i dont know their rules. But i am sure u have no problems with LP AND ABURE when they suspended their treasury after coming out with allegations of embellishments against Abure few wks ago

[@paborlouise319]

Our Senators and Governors are the real issues in this country

[@zuwamanagement3583]

So it’s 2024 that the north cares about fairness of resources. Under buhari no one raised an eye brow. I’m glad for the development. If the north wakes up, Nigeria moves unto the Eve of a Mehta revolution

[@afamiwe9112]

Why are you not allowing the senator to finish his statements. Why

[@vitalisanasudu8408]

That's how this journalist does

[@revfrededulebryoboribeingh4198]

Fellow Nigerians kindly agree with me to suspend the entire Senate and let the House Representative to continue with the normal Legislative functions for now and like that of Rivers State example by asking for a return for further screening to avoid dictatorship budgetary allocation The disparities in the SENATORIAL DISTRICT allocations to certain individuals SENATORS received more than others The bases for the difference between The Senate shouldn't be seen as a contractor Base to approve constituency projects and programs that are not their duties or functions which only ought to have been supervisory role

[@petermgbeke9094]

Even if the over N3 trn are first line charges they must appear on the budget. Debated and approved before it can be given and spent as first line charge. All monies are for the federation and does not belong to those institutions until we say so through those we've delegated and authorized to do so.....the president and NASS. These monies must always appear on the budget

[@ray-df8bq]

The painful thing is that the people that will split that 3 trillion are not up to ten

[@kaluaru9872]

😅😂😂😂

[@maryonisemo9270]

Very sad especially with the state of things in Nigeria right now.

[@oludayo11]

I hope you have seen the truth, Senator Ningi is lying and has been suspended deservedly. Claiming he was sent a fake text message and based on that, he started this conspiracy. And I hope you know why he claimed his constituency is being short changed, that the south east allocation is more than the north east, just saying.😊

[@Kiki-en9vm]

Instead of hunting him, investigate.

[@abdulyekeenabidemi2470]

Why did Senator Ningi not bring this issue when he was in those positions that he mentioned ? Why now? That actions show the senator Ningi those not favourable with that the motion he raised

[@chukwuonyeikemba6312]

He only got 2billion out of 3.7trillion that’s why he is crying foul.

[@jcrxzbufazi3704]

No gree for anybody

[@emekaamadi6831]

It's budget padding.... Senator Ningi

[@shed1861]

These APC arise man allow this man to talk

[@larryenobakhare9040]

No more investigating journalism

[@ebasski4958]

Was the budget reviewed for the last 8:years? Was the budget be said to be fair to all political zones in the last 8 years? Was appointments,Jobs,and projects in the budget be said to be fairly distributed for the last 8 years to all state and political zones?

[@victoraire378]

If u r insinuating that some parts of the south had been shortchanged for the last 8years my question will be what were the senators representing those constituency doing? Why didn't they speak out the way ningi is doing

[@kestee3240]

​@@victoraire378God bless you. You have said it all

[@ebasski4958]

@@victoraire378 Thanks for the feedback. I did not insinuate, I have only asked if this was done previously and will ask why if not?. I haven't gotten to that point yet. It's is the work of the National assembly to perform oversight on the Budget when approved. It is even a further job of the citizens to know what is on the budget and what jobs and contracts was awarded based on the Budget and demand accountability. Let's grow beyond the role of being social media warriors and demand accountability.

[@victoraire378]

The only medium we (citizens) would have been able to challenge government & make our voices heard would have been through labour union (NLC). But even they have missed it. Rather than barking like a toothless bulldog all the time, threatening strike because of minimum wage, they should seize this moment that the country is in turmoil & demand accountability from the government. Else, shut the country down till when government is ready to roll their sleeves and really govern. Until that happens or something as drastic as that, maybe a coup, I will continue to remain a social media warrior

[@maryonisemo9270]

​@victoraire378 God bless you

[@hassanlawal5579]

Senator Ningi would have revealed a lot of misappropriations going on in the Senate. This (unfortunately) didn't happen..... because he didn't have the right people sitting at the table with him. The lady clearly was kind of looking at Senator Ningi with "disdain". ARISE should have brought Reuben, Rufai ,and Ayo to interview Senator Ningi. Has anyone even wondered why Akpabio's Constituency is getting 20 BILLION???? Just think about it for a minute. While other Constituencies are getting 500 Million, Senate President's Constituency got a whooping 20 BILLION......... I'd like for someone to explain to me how that's possible. Senator Ningi looks like a man with integrity. He speaks like a man who knows exactly what he is talking about. Suspending him from the Senate for wanting to know what's really happening with the budget....... that's unconstitutional.