Senator Ali Ndume Archives - Page 3 of 8

Ndume urges Tinubu to launch special projects for North-East

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025 Aminu Imam

Former Senate Leader and representative of Borno-South, Senator Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to initiate Special Presidential Priority Projects for the North-East, aimed at addressing decades of infrastructural neglect and social challenges in the region. Ndume made the call in a statement personally signed on Thursday in Abuja, following the visit of the six North-East governors to the Presidential Villa, where they presented a list of abandoned projects requiring urgent federal intervention. Special Presidential Priority Projects are high-impact national infrastructure schemes requiring special funding and focus…

“Forces behind Boko Haram killings blind to faith, tribe” – Sen. Ndume

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Aminu Imam

Senator representing Borno-South, Ali Ndume, has cautioned against giving religious coloration to the victims of Boko Haram attacks, stressing that the insurgents’ violence knows no faith or tribe. Ndume gave the admonition in a statement yesterday, following renewed weekend attacks in Ngoshe village, Gwoza local government area, and Mussa community in Askira-Uba local government area of Borno State. During the incidents, five Muslim farmers were killed on Saturday in Ngoshe, while three Christians were murdered the following day in Mussa. Reports also indicated that dozens of houses were razed during…

“If this country had many of Buhari’s type, we would’ve been better-off” – Ndume

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Says he gave out his 100% Senator Ali Ndume has praised former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader who gave his all to the country during his time in office. In a recent video posted on social media, Ndume emphasised that Nigeria would be in a far better condition if it had more leaders like Buhari. “If this country had many of Buhari’s type, I would say we would have been better off. He was a very honest person and he gave out his 100 percent for this…

Board appointments: Ndume commends Tinubu

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Seeks South-East inclusion Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has again commended President Bola Tinubu over fresh appointments into Boards of key Federal agencies. The new appointees unveiled at the weekend included, Muhammad Babangida son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, who was named chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. Others were: Lydia Kalat Musa, Chairperson of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority; Jamilu Wada Aliyu, chairman of the National Educational Research and Development Council; Yahuza Ado Inuwa, to chair the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, and Sanusi Musa (SAN),…

“APC heading for collapse, Senate now rubber-stamp” – Ndume

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Aminu Imam

… May join opposition if Tinubu fail Senator representing Borno-South and a former Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has issued a scathing critique of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the current administration under President Bola Tinubu, warning of a looming political collapse due to unprincipled defections, erosion of legislative independence, and failures in governance. Speaking during a televised interview on Tuesday, Ndume said the APC is behaving like an “overloaded ship” on the verge of capsizing, as it continues to accept defectors without ideological grounding or long-term…

“Presidency hijacked by deceitful aides, Tinubu being misled” – Ndume

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Denies endorsing his 2027 re-election bid Senator representing Borno-South in the 10th Senate, Ali Ndume, has launched a fresh wave of criticism against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of being hijacked by self-serving individuals, while also distancing himself from recent endorsements of Tinubu’s second-term bid. Speaking on a television programme on Sunday, Ndume alleged that the current administration is dominated by “kleptocrats” and “kakistocrats” – terms he used to describe individuals driven by personal gain and those unfit for office. According to him, President Tinubu is being misled by…

Tax Reform Bills: “NGF’s stance insufficient; there’re other consideration”, Ndume insists

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 Aminu Imam

Senator representing Borno-South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has said recommendations of Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF) on tax reform Bills is a welcome development but not enough, as according to him, there are still sections of the Bills that require further clarification. The Bills, currently before the National Assembly, have suffered heavy criticisms especially in northern Nigeria, with many describing the pieces of legislation as anti-North agenda of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. Ndume, who has been critical of some of the policies of the present government, maintained that instead of bringing…

Ndume mocks poverty in South, circulates video of queues at Tinubu’s Lagos residence

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Aminu Imam

The lawmaker representing Borno-South in the 10th 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, wrote: “Queues for presidential handouts at Bourdillon on Christmas Eve highlight a sobering reality. Poverty is a universal challenge that demands collective action and sustainable solutions”. The senator’s comment comes on the heels of three deadly stampedes during palliative distributions in Oyo, Anambra, and the Federal…

“North not a parasite”, Senator Ndume declares�

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 Aminu Imam

Senator representing Borno-South senatorial district in the National Assembly,, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has responded to growing concerns about the economic survival of the North, asserting that the region is not parasitic. Ndume, a former Senate Leader emphasised that all regions in Nigeria rely on one another, regardless of wealth. He said, �The North was, is, and will never be a parasite or dependent on any region or even the country,� Ndume declared. �We are assets, not liabilities, to Nigeria�. Ndume also addressed the ongoing tax reforms, dismissing claims that the…

�You�re confusing yourselves with tax reform Bills� � Ndume tells Presidency

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 Aminu Imam

Senator representing Borno-South, Ali Ndume, has reiterated his stance on President Bola Tinubu�s tax reform Bills, emphasising that the timing is wrong. Ndume, who had earlier condemned the bills, argued that the focus should be on governance reforms before tax reforms. In a published interview yesterday, Ndume expressed his concern, stating, �This issue of VAT and derivation is one of the major issues in the bills. Also, why introduce a taxing system instead of solving critical issues like problems with the budget?� The Senator pointed out that the country spends…