Senator Ali Ndume, a senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has distanced himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general election. Ndume said that Tinubu’s political endorsements do not necessarily translate to electoral support from the Nigerian electorates. His comments come less than three…
Senator Ali Ndume has said the loss of over 300 lives in 252 attacks within the last six months by the Boko Haram terrorists, BHT, in Borno State forced Governor Babagana Zulum to lead a delegation to seek help from the military high command. Ndume who spoke to journalists, in Abuja, yesterday, said the visit…
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his political appointments. The legislator described the appointments as violations of the constitutional provision for federal character. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume said Tinubu’s appointments have not reflected the diversity mandated by section 14(3) of the 1999 constitution. “The…
Senator Ali Ndume has criticized the current economic situation in Nigeria, lamenting the severe disconnect between the nation’s minimum wage and the rising cost of essential goods. Speaking in Borno South, Ndume stated that the N70,000 minimum wage is insufficient to meet the basic needs of Nigerians, particularly in light of skyrocketing food prices. “The…
The Lawmaker representing Borno South in the Senate, Ali Ndume, has shared a video of long queues of Nigerians waiting for palliatives at President Bola Tinubu’s Lagos residence on Christmas Eve. The lawmaker posted the video on his X account on Wednesday, December 25. “Queues for presidential handouts at Bourdillon on Christmas Eve highlight a…
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has raised fresh concerns over the persistent problem of corruption in Nigeria, stating that the country continues to celebrate individuals who steal public funds. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Kano on Sunday, Ndume highlighted how societal values have contributed to the normalization of ill-gotten…
The immediate past Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday publicly apologised to the ruling All Progressives Congress for embarrassing President Bola Tinubu on a live television programme. The apology came one month after he was removed as the Senate’s Chief Whip following the interview he granted Arise TV, stating that Tinubu had…