Ali Ndume, who was recently removed from his position as Chief Whip of the Senate, has spoken out about his removal, asserting that he did not say anything wrong in his statement. Ndume was ousted after a vote by his fellow lawmakers, who cited his inappropriate comments as the reason for his dismissal.
In an interview with journalists at his home in Maiduguri on Friday, Ndume expressed confidence in his statements, insisting that he stands by everything he said. He emphasized that he did not make any erroneous remarks and believes that he was simply speaking the truth.
“I did not say anything wrong, and I stand by all my statements,” Ndume declared. “I know that I am not wrong. The people are not wrong for speaking the truth and standing by it. I hope the president has received my message and will take the necessary steps to alleviate the suffering of the people.”
Ndume also revealed that he never aspired to be the Senate Whip after serving as the leader in the eighth Senate. He shared that he had been given the option to serve as the vice-chairman of a committee following a successful campaign that led to the election of Godswill Akpabio as Senate President.
“The party that recommended my removal as Chief Whip of the Senate did so as an act of God,” Ndume said. “If God gave me that position, it is God who took it away through the APC. I hold no grudges about that. I did not campaign to be the Chief Whip or the vice-chairman of the appropriation committee. I ran to be one of the Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and God granted me that victory. I am content with what God has given me.”
Ndume explained that he declined the offer to serve on the tourism committee for two reasons: he lacks experience in tourism, and he does not have any knowledge about it. He stated that he would prefer to remain an ordinary member to learn about tourism.
“So, I’m not interested in accepting the committee on tourism for the two reasons I told you,” Ndume said. “I told you I’m inexperienced in that. I don’t know anything about tourism. I would prefer to remain an ordinary member so that I can learn about it.”
