Senator Abdul Ningi, who was suspended for three months for alleging that the 2024 budget was padded to the tune of N3 trillion has resigned as Chairman, Northern Senators Forum (NSF).

Ningi, in a letter addressed to the Secretary of NSF on Tuesday in Abuja said this is necessitated by the unfolding events in the National Assembly, the North and the nation at large.

He also believes the forum is very important and fundamental to the progress and development of Northern Nigeria.