Senator Sunday Karimi, the lawmaker representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, has cautioned Senator Ndume, urging him to refrain from making derogatory statements against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led government. The Kogi senator made this assertion while reacting to Senator Ali Ndume’s claim that Tinubu is isolated within the Presidential Villa without knowledge of Nigerians’ plight.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Recall that Ndume raised concerns about the rising cost of living and food shortages.
The senator pointed out that even some ministers were unable to meet with President Bola Tinubu to discuss these problems.
But in a statement made available to Legit on Saturday, July 13, Senator Karimi expressed concern over the behaviour of the Senate chief whip, Ndume. He likened it to that of a loose cannon and emphasised the need for constructive dialogue and criticism in governance.
He highlighted that most of Senator Ndume’s criticisms of the Tinubu administration appear to stem from a personal agenda to undermine the government at all costs.
The Kogi senator pointed out the inconsistency in Senator Ndume’s approach and noted that he had been notably silent during the previous administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari from the north.
According to Senator Karimi:
“Many of Senator Ndume’s allegations lack substantiated evidence and are driven by a pull-down syndrome rather than a genuine commitment to improving governance.
“As an experienced legislator with over two decades of service in the National Assembly, Senator Ndume is urged to exercise caution in his statements and avoid making inflammatory remarks that could further polarize the polity and divide the nation.”
Moving forward, Karimi urged his colleague Ndume to adopt a more constructive and responsible approach to criticism.
“It is essential for all stakeholders in governance to prioritize the collective interests of the nation above personal agendas and political vendettas,” he added.
Bwala blasts Ndume, defends Tinubu
In a similar development, Legit reported that a public affairs analyst, Daniel Bwala, disclosed when President Bola Tinubu will unveil his new cabinet.
The lawyer-turned-politician said President Tinubu would unveil a new cabinet in a couple of days or weeks from now.
He said Ndume was unfit to criticise President Tinubu, describing him as “the rant of an expert in grandstanding”.