Tinubu Government Slams Ndume: You Forgot The Poor Nigerians While Placing Your Children In Key Agencies!

Tinubu Government Slams Ndume: You Forgot The Poor Nigerians While Placing Your Children In Key Agencies!

Written By Oshiobugie John

Tinubu’s aide on media and public affairs, Tope Ajayi, has lashed out at the Nigerian Senator, saying Ndume only speaks out when his personal interests are at stake.

The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has responded to Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume’s recent comments that the “Tinubu government is run by incompetent persons.”

During an interview on Arise TV on Friday, Ndume claimed the country was being led by those who prioritize personal interests over the well-being of the nation and its citizens.

In a tweet via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Tinubu’s aide Tope Ajayi criticized Senator Ali Ndume, calling him a “loose cannon and careless talker” with a low capacity for introspection.

Ajayi further accused Ndume of only speaking out because his personal agenda couldn’t be met, stating, “People like him only remember the poor and the fact that ‘Nigerians are suffering’ when their personal agenda and indulgences can’t be met.”

Ajayi also alleged that, “Senator Ndume does not remember the poor and their children when it is time to fix his own children into CBN, NNPC, and other choice MDAs and state-owned enterprises.”

Responding to Ndume’s allegations that President Tinubu is cut off from the reality of Nigerians, Ajayi defended the President, asserting that Tinubu is fully aware of and actively addressing the current challenges faced by the nation. “This President is well aware and fully abreast of the current material conditions of Nigerians and he is working very hard to deal with the challenges,” he said.

Ajayi acknowledged the economic challenges but noted that improvements are underway. “The economy is still facing headwinds, but things are gradually turning in the positive direction. A President that gets daily briefings from his team, receives cross-section of Nigerians from all strata of society almost every day – from business leaders to religious leaders, socio-cultural groups, and professional groups can’t be falsely accused of being removed from the realities of the people.”

The post was also retweeted by Bayo Onanuga, another aide to the President, amplifying the government’s rebuttal to Ndume’s comments.