The Association of Northern Nigerian Students (ANNS) has given Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio led Senate 48 hours ultimatum to reverse the suspension of Senator Abdul Ahmad Ningi, Representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District or face shutdown showdown.
The ultimatum is contained in a press statement signed by the National President, ANNS Comrade Sani Adamu, Jewel Times reported.
Adamu said the leadership of the association totally condemned the decision of the senate leadership over the Ningi’s suspension.
“If you could recall few days ago, Senator Abdul Ahmad Ningi has accused the Senate President of budget padding amounting to ₦3.7 trillion, which remains unaccounted for in the 2024 budget that the amount were earmarked without specific project”.
Adamu reminded the Senate President on the duties and responsibilities of the legislature, maintaining that “What Senator Abdul Ahmad Ningi did was part of his duty as member of the legislature to scrutinize the budget, ensure its full implementation and make laws for the country.
“We give 48 hours ultimatum to the senate leadership to reverse their decision on Ningi or face a mega protest that will shutdown the National Assembly”.