The Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin on Friday was absent as the House Committee on Ethics began its hearing into the budget padding allegations.

The House had asked the committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against Jibrin, deciding if he should be suspended or not.

However, the committee headed by Nicholas Ossai, is presiding over the session, but Jibrin is not present at the hearing.

Details later….

Azeez