Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has dropped a bombshell on the Nigerian Senate, exposing rampant corruption and budgetary fraud. In a shocking revelation, he revealed that “some so-called senior senators” pocketed a whopping N500 million each from the 2024 budget. What’s even more shocking? Despite being a senior senator himself, he admitted to receiving no such allocation.
His bold statement, made during a Senate session, shed light on the deep-seated issues plaguing Nigerian politics. By admitting that “we are all guilty”, Senator Jarigbe highlighted the systemic corruption that is rampant throughout the National Assembly right in front of the President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio.
The fallout from his revelations was swift and severe. Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, who had brought attention to the budget padding, faced repercussions when the Senate suspended him for three months. The move sparked outrage and was widely seen as an attempt to silence whistleblowers and cover up corruption.
Critics warn that such misuse of public funds only fuels criminal activity, giving bandits and kidnappers incentives to demand large ransoms, further exacerbating Nigeria’s security challenges.
Senator Jarigbe’s courageous action highlights the urgent need for accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s political institutions. As the country grapples with endemic corruption, his words serve as a rallying cry for citizens demanding an end to impunity and corruption.
Despite the adversity, Senator Ningi’s suspension highlights the challenges faced by those who speak truth to power. However, with public support, he has become a symbol of resilience in the fight against corruption.
Watch the video below;
“We are all guilty. Some so-called senior senators here got N500 million each. I am a senior senator and I got nothing. Have I gone to the press? No senator has the right to impeach Senator Ningi.”
– Senator Jarigbe.
— Man of letters. (@Letter_to_Jack) March 12, 2024
