Ndume Raises Concerns Over Insufficient Military Gear And Reduced Troop Morale In Boko Haram Conflict

Senator Ali Ndume representing Borno South has stated that the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East will diminish with the provision of more attack helicopters.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The lawmaker expressed confidence in the Nigerian Army’s ability to eradicate the terrorists, but emphasized the need for increased funding.

Ndume made this statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

He cited inadequate equipment and low morale as key factors hindering the fight against terror in the country.

According to him, the average soldier in the theatre of operation receives ₦1,500 as a daily allowance.

Additionally, Ndume reiterated his respect for President Bola Tinubu while clarifying his approach to governance and criticism.

Ndume described his relationship with Tinubu as cordial and rooted in mutual respect.

“I am not a critique of the government. It is our government. President Tinubu is one of my mentors,” he said.

Regarding a viral photo of him and Tinubu in a cheerful moment, Ndume explained, “He always says that I don’t come to the Villa. I told him that he didn’t ask me to, and he said I can come tonight. Then he [Tinubu] said he is attending my daughter’s wedding, even though it coincided with the Nigerian Army Remembrance Day. He said he is not going anywhere; that he is going to attend the wedding.”

Focus On Policies, Not Personalities

Naija News reports that the senator stressed that his critiques target policies, not personalities.

He said, “In all of my critiques, I don’t criticise my elders. Tinubu is my senior; I respect him, though I disagree with him in some cases in order for us to agree for the betterment of Nigeria. I criticise policies, not Tinubu. I criticised policies of Buhari, but I’m closer to Tinubu than Buhari.”

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