Tag: Senator Ali Ndume

Ndume threatens to quit APC over Tax Reform Bills

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Ndume threatens

Senator representing Borno-South, Ali Ndume, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the proposed tax reform Bills, warning he may leave the ruling All-Progressives Congress (APC).  Ndume, who has criticized the reforms, said his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu has kept him in the party despite his frustrations. During an interview during a television interview  yesterday, Ndume said: “I am close to Tinubu and don’t want him to fail, which is why I tolerate some of these insults. But if the party allows me, I will leave”.  “I can leave the party.…

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“Politicians, IMF, World Bank driving Nigerians towards Venezuela” – Ali Ndume

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Ndume on hardship

Senator representing Borno-South, Ali Ndume, has accused politicians, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank of contributing significantly to Nigeria’s economic woes. Speaking during an interview on a television programme  yesterday, Ndume warned that their actions are pushing the country toward a crisis similar to Venezuela’s. The senator’s remarks reflect his criticism of external economic policies and domestic political mismanagement, which he believes have combined to worsen the country’s economic challenges. Ndume emphasised the need for a more self-reliant and locally driven approach to economic reforms, urging leaders…

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“Sack more underperforming  Ministers, convene Economic Summit – Ndume urges Tinubu 

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Ali Ndume

Senator representing Borno-South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to sack more ministers who are underperforming to fastrack the implementation of his “Renewed Hope” agenda for the country. In an issued statement yesterday in Abuja, Ndume described the rejigging of the federal cabinet, and the establishment of the Ministry of Regional Development to oversee all regional Commissions in the country as a welcome development. The lawmaker said more needs to be done because according to him, some ministers are still ‘missing-in-action’. Recall that President Tinubu on Wednesday reshuffled…

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“Reduce fuel, food prices”, Ndume appeals to Tinubu

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Ndume appeals

…Says Nigerians are suffering Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno-South) has urged President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians by intervening in the escalating costs of food and energy. Ndume raised concerns about “fifth columnists” collaborating with saboteurs who are working to undermine the legacy the Tinubu administration aims to build for the nation. In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, the former Senator highlighted the staggering rise in fuel, food, and essential goods prices, which he says has made life increasingly unbearable for ordinary Nigerians, especially the poor…

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Bwala: Ndume cautions Tinubu to be wary of political-jobbers, fake supporters

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Ndume Tinubu

Senator representing Borno-South senatorial district, Mohammed Ali Ndume, at the weekend called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to beware of Daniel Bwala, a former critic of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and other political liabilities who masquerade as supporters. Recall that Bwala had attacked Ndume on different fora after he (Ndume) granted an interview to a television programme, in which he expressed worry over the ‘increasing hunger and insecurity’ that have characterised the present administration. Following the interview, APC’s  National Working Committee stripped Ndume of his position as Majority Whip…

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Minimum Wage: “N70,000 can only buy a bag of rice” – Again, Ndume criticises Tinubu’s govt.

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Tinubu Ndume

…Says people are hungry, angry The senator representing Borno-South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has continued his diatribe on the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Ndume, who was recently removed as the 10th Senate Chief Whip, after criticising the President, opposed the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers, arguing that it is insufficient to sustain a household. Ndume, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that the new minimum wage approved by President Tinubu is only enough to buy a 50kg bag of rice. In a video posted on…

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Ndume rejects new Senate position

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…Says he stand by his utterances The lawmaker representing the Borno-South, Senator Ali Ndume, has rejected the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Tourism. Ndume announced the decision yesterday at his country home in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, about 48 hours after he was removed as the Chief Whip of the Senate. Recall that Ndume was removed as the Senate Chief Whip after criticising President Bola Tinubu. The lawmaker, while reacting to his removal, said after reviewing the conversation that angered his colleagues, he believed his action did not…

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Ndume’s sack: “Akpabio has reduced 10th Senate to FG parastatal” – Lukman

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Lukman

Former National vice-chairman, North-West, of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), Dr. Salihu Moh. Lukman has accused the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio of reducing the 10th Senate to a parastatal under the President Tinubu/APC-led administration. Lukman’s position is against the backdrop of the sack of the Senate Whip, Ali Ndume, by the Abdullahi Ganduje-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja and titled: “Fanatical Mindset”, the former Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, (PGF), said all patriotic Nigerians must wake up to the…

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Senate removes Ndume as Chief Whip, for criticising Tinubu

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Senate removes Ndume

The Senate, yesterday, asked Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno-South, vacate his position as Chief Whip, following his critical assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This followed a demand by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for him to resign from the Party, as well as for him to vacate his position as Chief Whip of the Senate. The APC had made the requests in a letter sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read on the floor of the upper legislative chamber during plenary. National Chairman of the Party, Abdullahi…

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Tinubu: Diaspora Forum backs Ndume, accuses North-East elders of sabotage

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Diaspora Forum Ndume

Barely 24 hours after various concerned groups in Nigeria backed the Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, over his stand that there is hunger and insecurity under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, another group, Southern-Borno In Diaspora, (SBID), has come forward with a robust declaration of support for Senator Ndume, emphasising his commitment, dedication, and long-standing service to the people of Borno-South. SBID said it is factual that the removal of fuel subsidies and other policies of the Federal Government under the present administration has not only caused severe hunger and insecurity…

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