Senator Mohammed Monguno from Borno North has been chosen as the majority whip of the Senate, replacing Senator Ali Ndume.
This decision was conveyed through a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, signed by the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and the national secretary, Ajibola Bashiru.
Akpabio read the letter, titled „Complaints Against the Unbecoming Utterances of Senator Ali Ndume,” during the plenary session. It expressed the displeasure of the APC‘s National Working Committee (NWC) regarding Ndume‘s criticism of the government and the party.
The party‘s NWC stated that Ndume‘s actions were not in line with the responsible and decorous behaviour expected from a senior member of the Senate.
The party emphasised that his uncouth and baseless criticisms tarnished the government‘s image and undermined the APC‘s unity and cohesion. Furthermore, they highlighted how his remarks could hinder foreign direct investments in Nigeria.
“Given Ndume‘s status as a party ranking member, his conduct sets a poor example for others to follow. The letter specifically mentioned his recent comments on a television programme, where he referred to the government of Bola Tinubu as being run by thieves. Such statements portray Ndume as someone intent on undermining the country and the party through indictments and propaganda.
„In light of these concerns, the APC leadership recommended that Ndume should resign from the party and join an opposition party of his choice,“ the letter reads in part.
APC emphasised the need for its members, especially within the Senate caucus, to exercise decorum in their public statements. As a result, the party suggested that Senator Mohammed Monguno be appointed as the new majority whip of the Senate, replacing Ndume.
The letter told the APC caucus in the Senate to address this issue and take appropriate steps to ensure that its members uphold decorum in their public utterances, saying the party must maintain unity and progress to effectively serve the Nigerian people.
