Upholding Justice: A Call to Action for Northern Nigerians -By Ibrahim Turaki

The recent suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi by the Senate has sparked outrage among Northern Nigerians. As Ibrahim Salihu Turaki rightly emphasizes, this suspension is an injustice to our people. Senator Ningi’s courageous stance against the alleged budget padding highlights his commitment to transparency and accountability in governance.

In a statement issued by the Arewa Advancement for Peace and Development Initiative, chaired by Alhaji Alhassan Sabo and Dr. Susan Ogbaji, the suspension is condemned as a betrayal of the trust placed in our representatives. The group demands that the Senate immediately lift the suspension and reinstate Senator Ningi, while urging the Executive to conduct a thorough investigation into the budget padding allegations.

The gravity of the situation cannot be understated. If over N3 trillion has indeed been padded into our national budget, it is a betrayal of the Nigerian people and a threat to our economic stability and future generations. It is a wake-up call for us to hold our leaders accountable and demand transparency in governance.

As Northern Nigerians, we must unite in the face of injustice. Senator Ningi’s suspension is not just an attack on him but on every citizen who seeks truth and justice. We cannot afford to remain silent spectators while our rights are trampled upon.

It is time for action. We must stand together and demand that our voices be heard. The Senate leadership must lift Senator Ningi’s suspension and initiate a thorough investigation into the allegations. President Bola Tinubu’s administration should also establish an independent panel to ensure transparency and accountability.

In conclusion, let us heed Ibrahim Salihu Turaki’s call to action. We must rise up and fight for our rights as Northern Nigerians. Enough is enough. It’s time to uphold justice and hold our leaders accountable for the sake of our nation’s future.