Amid the controversy trailing the interview by Senator ABDUL NINGI, the President of the Senate, GODSWILL AKPABIO, said the integrity of the Senate has been totally damaged.

Speaking during an open session on the floor of the Senate, Senator AKPABIO said the upper chamber has been subjected to ridicule as Nigerians are bashing the parliament.

The President of the Senate also faulted Senator NINGI’s interviews where he purportedly justified his claim of budget padding.