Posted 3/12/2024, 4:42:17 PM
Ningi Resigns as Northern Senators Forum Chairman After Suspension Over Budget Padding Claims
- Ningi resigned as chairman of the Northern Senators Forum in a letter dated March 11
- His resignation came after being suspended for 3 months by the Senate over budget padding allegations
- Ningi thanked forum members for the opportunity to lead the group over the last 8 months
- Ningi was suspended after alleging the National Assembly padded the 2024 budget by N3 trillion
- The Senate also warned Senator Kawu against distributing disturbing news about the Senate