Former Chief Whip of the 10th Senate, Ali Ndume, has reaffirmed his position on the hardships in Nigeria and the necessary actions its leaders must take.
Speaking to the media at his residence in Maiduguri, Borno State, Ndume expressed confidence that he is telling the truth, highlighting the suffering and anger among Nigerian citizens. He urged President Bola Tinubu to listen to his concerns and take appropriate measures.
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Ndume stated, “It is unpatriotic to blindly support the President in everything he does. True patriotism lies in speaking the truth to power, whether it be the President or anyone else. In Hausa, we say, ‘Allah ya na tare da mai gaskiya,’ meaning God is always on the side of truthful people.”
He added, “I know I am not wrong. The people are suffering and angry. The President should heed my words and take action to alleviate their suffering. Leaders need to review the situation and acknowledge the truth. It was God who gave me this position, and it is God who has taken it away. I hold no grudge against anyone.”
Ndume emphasized that his primary commitment is to his role as a senator for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, not the titles he held within the Senate. “Alhamdulillah, God granted me victory, and I stand with God,” he concluded.
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