Senator Ali Ndume Archives - Page 6 of 8

‘Why Tinubu should sign Executive Order on unexplained wealth’ � Ndume

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been advised to sign an Executive Order on unexplained wealth by Nigerians. Senator representing Borno-South in the 10th National Assembly, Ali Ndume, gave the advice during an interview during a television programme yesterday. According to Ndume, there is a need for laws that will compel any individual with no verifiable source of wealth to explain themselves to the authorities, stressing that similar laws operate in the United Kingdom and other countries to tackle corruption. Talking about his previous efforts to introduce a similar piece of…

Senate in uproar, as Ndume storms out of chamber

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, yesterday, requested an urgent closed-door meeting of the Senate during plenary after the Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Mohammed Ali Ndume, stormed out of the chamber, following a ruling that deemed him out of order. Ndume had raised a Point of Order on alleged errors committed and not corrected by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The error referred to by Ndume, was a Motion moved by Senator Sumaila Kawu for debate on the need for re-opening of Nigerian-Niger Border, without stating the…

Ndume opposes military invasion of Niger at ECOWAS parliament

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 Aminu Imam

Lawmaker and member of the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) parliament, Ali Ndume, has kicked against military intervention of the Republic of Niger following the military takeover of the West African country. Ndume stated this during the weekend, at the extraordinary plenary session of the ECOWAS parliament held over the weekend. According to reports, the federal lawmaker said Nigeria could not afford to go to war, noting that its people would bear the brunt of any military engagement. Ndume also noted that it would be unconstitutional for Nigeria to…

Senate Presidency: “Tinubu told me to lead Akpabio�s campaign” � Ndume

June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu�s preferred candidate has been revealed by Borno-South, Senator Ali Ndume as the race for the next Senate President heats up. Ndume revealed that Tinubu�s top choice for the Senate Presidency is Senator Godswill Akpabio, the consensus choice of the All-Progressives Congress, (APC). The lawmaker claimed, during a television programme yesterday, that Tinubu had personally informed him that Akpabio was his preferred candidate for the position. According to Ndume: �The President told me that his preferred candidate is Akpabio, and that I should lead the campaign�.

Cashless Policy: ‘Naira scarcity affecting military operations in N’East’ – Ndume cries out

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 Aminu Imam

The scarcity of naira notes resulting from the Central Bank of Nigeria�s currency redesign policy is affecting the military�s counter-insurgency operations in the country�s volatile north-east states, Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume has said. Ndume, who represents Borno-South in the Senate, told newsmen in Maiduguri, Borno�s capital yesterday, said that he decided to cry out because he was worried at the negative impact of the scarcity of naira notes on troops� operation against terror groups � Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP). According…

“Declare State of Emergency in security, Ndume tells FG

August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 Aminu Imam

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on security. Ndume, who represents Borno-South constituency, stated this during a television programme, saying the Government should prioritise the security of Nigerians. While successes have been recorded in the fight against criminal elements, Ndume believes better equipment for the Army will aid their fight against insecurity. He, however, expressed his confidence that the Nigerian Armed Forces have all it takes to fight insecurity. He added: �I will say again,…

Insecurity: “Buhari should be talking to Nigerians, not issuing statements” � Ali Ndume

July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 Aminu Imam

Borno State Senator, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Ndume, on Thursday, said President Muhammadu Buhari should directly address the nation on the matter of insecurity, rather than issuing statements through his media advisers. The Senator made the comment while responding to questions on a television programme. He said: �I�ve said it before; when it comes to issues like these, it is the President himself that is supposed to be talking to Nigerians, not some press adviser. He added: �The President, of course, should be…

2023 Presidency: Ndume rejects Lawan

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Aminu Imam

�Says it�s the turn of South The Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has rejected the idea of Senate President Ahmad Lawan as the consensus presidential candidate of the Senate caucus of the All Progressives Congress, (APC). It was reported how Lawan�s allies in the parliament, including Senator Yusuf Yusuf (APC, Taraba), Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (APC-Niger) and a former lawmaker, Senator Abdullahi Gumel, are pushing for his endorsement. The move, which started before the Senators� Sallah recess, has polarised the parliament, which is made of 71 APC,…

‘Nigerian military lacks what it takes to win insurgency war’ � Ndume

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume on Tuesday said the Nigerian military lacks what it takes to win the war against insurgency in the country. Ndume, who spoke while featuring on a television programme, said while the military has the right ideas needed to win the war, they lack the needed modern equipment to prosecute the battle. Recall that the Federal Government had, in October this year, said it has taken delivery of the final batch of the 12 A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets expected from the…

National security: ISWAP fighters regrouping in Lake Chad axis – Ndume raises alarm

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has raised the alarm that terrorists loyal to the Islamic State West Africa Province, (ISWAP), are regrouping in the Lake Chad Basin axis. Ndume, who represents Borno-South in the 9th Senate, raised the alarm in an interview with newsmen yesterday while reacting to the attacks on Askira, in Borno State by ISWAP fighters on Saturday. Recall that a Brigadier-General, along with some soldiers and many terrorists were killed during a confrontation with Nigerian troops, who battled to avert an attack by…