[PHOTOS] Ndume Finally Returns To Senate As Saraki Ignores His Request

Following the completion of suspension handed him by the Senate, former Majority leader, Ali Ndume on Wednesday morning, November 15, arrived the Senate chamber to ressume duties as Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District.

He was suspended Ndume in March after he called for an investigation into the allegations of corruption leveled against Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Dino Melaye.

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A Federal High Court in Abuja last week, ordered that Ndume be recalled back to the Senate as his suspension was illegal.

Ndume, at the plenary on Wednesday, raised a point of order to speak on the North East Development Commission and the late Senator Isiaka Adeleke.

He said, “You know that I have been away for seven and a half months and today, we all know that in my absence we lost distinguished Senator Isiaka Adeleke who was sitting right behind me and I used to call him my landlord. I didn’t have the opportunity to pay my tribute. I want to appeal to this Senate to, again, stand for a minute silence and pray for the repose of his soul.

“Secondly, also in my absence, the much desired bill for the establishment of the North East Development Commission sponsored by myself and distinguished Senator Kabiru Gaya was signed into law by Mr. President.

“Also in my absence, this Senate magnanimously and unanimously sponsored a bill for the adequate funding of that commission. In view of that, I want to thank everybody who contributed in one way or the other. But most importantly, I want the house to observe a minute silence in honour of our brother, Isiaka Adeleke.”

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In his remark, President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, said, “Your point of order is noted,” asking the Majority Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan, to proceed with next item on the Order Paper.