Breaking News: Political Shake-Up in Nigeria: Ali Ndume Removed as Senate Majority Leader
In a surprising turn of events, the All Progressives Congress (APC) members of the Senate have removed Ali Ndume as their leader, replacing him with Ahmed Lawan. The development was conveyed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who read a letter sent to him by the APC caucus.
The decision to remove Ndume came as a shock to many, especially considering his role as a principal officer of the 10th upper legislative chamber. Sources within the National Assembly revealed that the pro-Tinubu senators aimed to remove Ndume from his position as the Chief Whip of the Senate and suspend him, similar to the recent suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central).
Ndume, who hails from Borno State, was reportedly ousted for insisting on the proper procedure before declaring that the Senate had rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ndume argued that for the Senate to claim to have rejected a nominee sent by the president, they must follow the right procedure and observe their rules.
The removal of Ndume has sparked tension within the Senate, with some northern senators moving against him over his recent comments on the current hardship being faced by Nigerians. The Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) released a statement supporting Ndume, praising him for voicing the concerns of average Nigerians facing severe economic hardship due to the removal of fuel subsidies and other unpopular policies.
In response to the political drama, the APC has called on the Senate to suspend Senator Ali Ndume as Whip and replace him with Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno. The replacement follows a letter of complaint against the unbecoming utterances of the chief whip, Sen. Ali Ndume, by the APC National Headquarters.
The political landscape in Nigeria is ever-changing, and the removal of Ali Ndume as Senate Majority Leader is just the latest example of the power struggles and political maneuvering that occur within the country’s government.
