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Tinubu’s aides hijacking presidency with lies – Ndume

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6 months ago

June 9, 2025

Senator Ali Ndume and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Tinubu’s aides hijacking presidency with lies – Ndume

Prominent Nigerian lawmaker and former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has raised serious concerns about the growing influence of certain aides within President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Ndume claims that some members of the president’s inner circle are dishonest, incompetent, and working against the best interests of the country.

Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television program aired on Sunday, the outspoken senator did not hold back in expressing his frustration. He accused some top aides of misleading President Tinubu and contributing to a decline in the administration’s public image.

According to Ndume, the presidency appears to have been “kidnapped” by individuals who are more concerned with personal gain than with national development. He lamented that these aides are not only out of touch with the needs of ordinary Nigerians but are also making critical decisions that do not reflect the president’s original vision.

“I see people lying and telling the president what he wants to hear,” the Borno South senator said. “My position is that the people who are supposed to help him are the ones deceiving him or damaging his image.”

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Ndume, a vocal figure in the National Assembly, didn’t mince words, describing those allegedly in control of government affairs as kleptocrats people who exploit political power for personal gain and kakistocrats individuals who are grossly unqualified to hold office.

“They are unrealistic people. I said it before, and I’m not changing my position until they change or the president does something,” he stated. “Kakistocrats are people holding positions they are not supposed to be in, while kleptocrats are those in politics for personal gain, not public service.”

Though he declined to name specific individuals, Ndume warned that the consequences of their actions are already manifesting across the country.

He also highlighted a disconnect between President Tinubu and everyday Nigerians, especially in light of the current economic hardship. According to him, Tinubu is shielded from the daily realities of the public and receives filtered information that downplays the level of suffering among citizens.

“The president cannot go out to the streets like I do and know how the people feel,” he said. “Even outside the villa, they would drive him in tinted glass so he doesn’t even see what is going on. People are not happy, and the president himself is not pretending. He acknowledges there is hardship and has asked Nigerians to be patient.”

Ndume urged the president to pay more attention to lawmakers and public servants with grassroots access, stressing that valuable intelligence often comes from those closest to the ground.

“It is the people like us who represent the public that should be listened to. Intelligence should come from those who are close to the ground. Things are very bad in the country,” he warned.

Tinubu’s aides hijacking presidency with lies – Ndume

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Tinubu Accused of Using Wike to Fuel PDP Turmoil, Says Emma Ogidi

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7 hours ago

December 9, 2025

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Emma Ogidi

Tinubu Accused of Using Wike to Fuel PDP Turmoil, Says Emma Ogidi

The South-South caretaker chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emma Ogidi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to destabilize the opposition party. Ogidi made the remarks on Channels Television’s Politics Today, claiming that Wike and the faction led by Samuel Anyanwu were driving unprecedented internal turmoil within the PDP.

Ogidi described the behavior of the expelled members as “overboard”, saying: “No, no, this type of behavior… I’ve never seen that kind of behavior. It’s gone overboard. What they’re doing is overboard. Wike, Samuel Anyanwu and the rest. It’s overboard.”

He emphasized that although the PDP has experienced internal disagreements in the past, the current crisis is on an entirely different scale. Ogidi insisted that Wike, Anyanwu, and others remain expelled until a court rules otherwise, adding that those challenging party decisions must be prepared to defend their actions in court.

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Ogidi’s comments come after the PDP National Convention in Ibadan on 15 November 2025, where Wike, Anyanwu, former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose, and ten others were expelled. The expulsions were moved by former PDP National Vice-Chairman Olabode George and seconded by Bauchi PDP Chairman Samaila Buga, with PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman Bala Mohammed putting it to a voice vote.

The Wike-led faction had attempted to halt the convention via the courts, but a high court ruling in Oyo allowed the convention to proceed. Wike’s faction described the event as a “jamboree”, promising to continue strengthening a united PDP.

Ogidi further alleged that President Tinubu was exploiting the internal PDP tensions through Wike’s ministerial position. “This APC government, this president we have, he’ll do whatever it takes to ensure that there’s only one party in this country. He’s the one behind it,” Ogidi said.

Despite the crisis, Ogidi insisted that the PDP is indestructible, arguing that the party’s true strength lies with grassroots supporters rather than political heavyweights. He dismissed claims that the PDP had lost credibility, stating: “The big men can go. PDP is nobody’s party… It’s the people’s democratic party.”

Ogidi concluded by affirming the PDP’s future as the face of democracy and opposition in Nigeria, emphasizing adherence to party rules and unity among members.

Tinubu Accused of Using Wike to Fuel PDP Turmoil, Says Emma Ogidi

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APC Strengthens Position Ahead of 2027 Elections With 26 Governors on Board

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7 hours ago

December 9, 2025

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Governor Agbu Kefas and Governor Caleb Mutfwang

APC Strengthens Position Ahead of 2027 Elections With 26 Governors on Board

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strengthened its political position with Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas officially joining the ruling party and the imminent defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, bringing the party’s total number of governors to 26.

According to a source within the APC National Working Committee (NWC), Mutfwang — elected on the platform of a factionalised Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) — has concluded plans to formally switch allegiance. He recently met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Aso Villa, Abuja, after informing APC National Chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda of his decision.

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The source clarified that speculations suggesting resistance from Yilwatda to Mutfwang’s defection were unfounded. “The governor, who had always reiterated his commitment to the PDP, has finally decided. He informed the chairman last Tuesday, and the chairman took him to the president on Sunday. He will be received into the party very soon,” the official said.

Meanwhile, Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State is already being treated as a full-fledged APC member, ahead of his formal reception rally. “We now have 26 governors in APC, with Kefas on board. He only postponed his reception because of sensitivity to the national mood,” the source added.

The defections signal a strategic consolidation for the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections, further weakening the opposition PDP in key states.

APC Strengthens Position Ahead of 2027 Elections With 26 Governors on Board

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Accord Party Exposes Alleged APC Scheme to Disqualify Opposition Ahead of Osun 2026 Election

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2 days ago

December 7, 2025

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Accord Party Exposes Alleged APC Scheme to Disqualify Opposition Ahead of Osun 2026 Election

The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to destabilise opposition parties through frivolous lawsuits and alleged manipulation of the judiciary, ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Osogbo, the state chairman of Accord Party, Pastor Victor Akande, condemned what he described as a coordinated effort by a powerful APC faction to secure ex parte orders and default judgments aimed at disrupting the internal processes of rival political parties.

“This move by a caucus within the state APC is intended to undermine democratic processes ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election,” Akande said, alleging that the ruling party had adopted a strategy of filing meritless court cases to prevent other parties from presenting candidates.

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Akande further claimed that a prominent APC leader was invoking the President’s name to coerce individuals into participating in these undemocratic activities. He also alleged that the APC was responsible for the internal disqualification of seven out of nine governorship aspirants within the party to favour a preferred candidate.

Highlighting a recent lawsuit filed by Oliver Bitrus through counsel Daniel Edeachi, Akande described the action as part of a deliberate attempt to mislead the courts and destabilise opposition parties, vowing to seek accountability through the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee (LPDC).

“This represents a dangerous escalation in the politics of manipulation and desperation and poses a serious threat to the credibility of the electoral process in Osun State,” he said.

Akande urged civil society organisations, democratic institutions, political stakeholders, and the public to remain vigilant against any efforts to erode the democratic space, assuring that Accord Party would remain united and focused on concluding its primary election in preparation for the August 8, 2026 governorship poll.