The embattled Senator representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi, has tendered his resignation as the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum.

He resigned after being suspended by the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly for three months over budget padding claims.

Although the resignation letter was dated March 11, a copy was made public shortly after his suspension.

The letter that was sent to the Forum said his action was necessitated by unfolding events in the National Assembly, the North, and the nation at large.

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Ningi thanked members of the Northern Senators Forum for the opportunity given to him in the last eight months to serve as its chairman.