Nigeria, March 14 -- Bauchi State governor, Bala Muhammad, on Wednesday, said he would support Abdul Ningi, a senator from the state who was suspended by the Senate.

Mr Ningi was suspended on Tuesday after he alleged that the 2024 budget was padded with over N3 trillion.

Though the senator apologised and said he was quoted out of context, some prominent senators, especially the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, insisted Mr Ningi must be suspended.

He will not engage in any legislative activities nor will he have access to the chamber during the suspension period.

On Wednesday, Mr Muhammad took to his official X handle to declare his support for Mr Ningi.

The governor said he made it clear to members of the state executive council that...