Ndume was removed from his position after criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly on the high cost of living in the country.
According to Leadership, Ndume maintained that his comments were not sufficient grounds for his removal as a Senate principal officer and stood by his statement.
Ndume also revealed that he had declined the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Tourism, citing his lack of experience and exposure.
He emphasized his foundational role in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and stated that he would consult his constituents before making any further decisions regarding his future in the party.
Ndume’s removal has sparked controversy, with some seeing it as a consequence of dissenting voices within the party’s ranks.
The Borno-born senator said:
Ndume further explained that:
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that the Senate went into a closed-door session following Senator Ireti Kingibe’s question on why the FCT budget was raised without her input.
Kingibe and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, have been at odds over the operation of FCT affairs, and Wike has vowed to unseat her in 2027.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio also talked down the senator, asking Wike to ignore her during a flag-off ceremony at Kugbo Bus Terminal in the FCT.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
