Senator Ali Ndume has ignited a political earthquake with his blunt assertion that President Bola Tinubu may not be fully aware of the deeply lopsided nature of recent federal appointments. “You know why I came out with this? It’s because I’m thinking the president is not quite aware of this, and it’s not deliberate,” Ndume said, raising questions about the level of transparency within Tinubu’s inner circle and the rising North-South imbalance in federal power distribution.
Ali Ndume emphasized that his intention isn’t to antagonize the presidency but to alert the nation to a creeping danger. “For now it is lopsided, and there is no argument about it,” he declared, pointing to mounting discontent within northern APC blocs. The senator’s frankness has exposed fractures in the ruling party’s coalition and sparked outrage on both sides of the political divide.
Ndume Warns of a Government Hijacked by Kleptocrats and Kakistocrats
Senator Ali Ndume didn’t mince words when he accused the current administration of being hijacked by unworthy hands. “If you have kakistocrats and kleptocrats dominating the democratic space, you have a problem because the democrats have been abandoned,” he declared. This biting statement has added fuel to an already volatile debate about the character and competence of those holding strategic national positions.
The senator linked Nigeria’s stagnation to a leadership class obsessed with personal gain and political entitlement. “I said it before, it cost me my job, and I don’t know whether next now I will be expelled from the party for saying this,” he added. His remarks challenge the silence of other northern elites and signal a brewing ideological revolt within APC’s northern flank.
Ndume Says APC and Tinubu Should Be Alarmed by Growing Opposition
Senator Ali Ndume issued a veiled warning to President Tinubu and the APC leadership, insisting that his personal stance carries significant political weight. “Tinubu should also be worried about my position because I have one vote, he doesn’t have a vote for me,” he said. This bold declaration underscores the senator’s independence and the tension between party loyalty and truth.
Ali Ndume further noted that the APC should be increasingly concerned about opposition realignment. “The APC should be worried about what is going on,” he cautioned, referencing recent moves by opposition figures to form a mega coalition ahead of 2027. His words have sent shockwaves through party corridors, where fears of defection and internal sabotage are mounting.
Ndume Criticizes Inner Circle Politics, Calls for Equity in Governance
Senator Ndume lamented that power is now concentrated among a few unelected actors operating within Tinubu’s circle, which he believes is the root cause of Nigeria’s governance imbalance. “It’s no longer about federal character; it’s about loyalty to certain people. That’s not how to run a country,” he said during a recent interview.
He stressed the need to return to the constitutional principle of inclusion and fair representation. According to him, appointments made thus far do not reflect Nigeria’s diversity and risk alienating critical regions. “You cannot build unity when appointments come from just one section,” he warned. Ndume’s call has ignited renewed debate over zoning and the legitimacy of Tinubu’s political appointments.
Ndume Reaffirms Loyalty to Nigeria, Not Power Brokers
Senator Ali Ndume clarified that his criticisms stem from loyalty to the Nigerian people—not political expediency. “My loyalty is to the truth and to the people I represent, not to power brokers or political cabals,” he said. The senator emphasized that governance must not be dictated by fear or favoritism.
He called on other political figures to break their silence and hold the system accountable. “I’m not afraid of losing positions. I’ve lost before because I spoke the truth,” Ndume noted. His statement has been viewed as a direct challenge to the culture of silence within the APC and may embolden other legislators to speak up against perceived injustices.
Ali Ndume’s Comments Fuel National Reckoning, APC Faces Identity Crisis
Senator Ali Ndume’s outburst is rapidly shaping into a national reckoning on the character of Tinubu’s government and the future of the All Progressives Congress. His accusations have given voice to what many in the North have whispered in closed rooms—that power is slipping from their grip, and the APC no longer serves its founding ideals.
With internal discontent boiling over, Ndume’s words may serve as a rallying cry for disillusioned members of the party. Analysts say the APC faces an identity crisis and must now choose between reform or rebellion. “If voices like Ndume’s are ignored, the party risks a historic collapse,” warned political analyst Dr. Yemi Fasinu.
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