The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a bold step by asking Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, to resign from the party and vacate his position as Chief Whip of the Senate.
News About Nigeria reports that this request was made in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Wednesday.
The letter, signed by Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the APC, and Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the party, accused Senator Ndume of making hurtful comments against the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
The party deemed these comments unacceptable and detrimental to the party’s image and the government’s efforts.
Furthermore, the APC has nominated Senator Tahir Monguno, representing Borno North, to take Ndume’s place as Chief Whip of the Senate.
Recall that Ali Ndume, chief whip of the senate, said President Bola Tinubu has shut his doors on some of his ministers in an interview with BBC Hausa.
The senator spoke about the economic hardship and food insecurity in the country.
Ndume said members of the national assembly do not have access to the president on the issues plaguing their constituencies.
“The major problem with this government is that its doors are closed, to the extent that even some ministers cannot see the president,” he said.
“Not to mention members of the national assembly who do not have the opportunity to meet with him and discuss the issues affecting their constituencies.
“We want to draw the government’s attention to the fact that Nigeria is not only facing a high cost of living but also food scarcity. We want the president to intervene on the issue of high cost of living and food scarcity.”
