Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, sparked drama in the Nigerian Senate on Thursday, June 11, 2026, when he arrived at the chamber dressed in full traditional regalia.
The lawmaker made a dramatic entrance carrying a spear and other traditional items, drawing immediate attention and uproar from his colleagues.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio asked him to remove the spear and other items from the chamber.
Senator Ningi declined to hand them over to the Sergeant-at-Arms, stating, “I don’t want the Sergeant-at-Arms; I will take it away myself.”
In response, Akpabio cautioned other senators, particularly addressing Senator Abaribe against getting close the Ningi.
“Senator Abaribe, be very careful so that your body does not touch that instrument,” Akpabio said.
He then thanked Ningi, saying, “Thank you for being a gentleman. And even the one on your neck that looks like a snake, don’t come back with it.”
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