Former Senate Leader and lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume, has openly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of abandoning key individuals who played critical roles in his rise to power as Governor of Lagos State.
Ndume made the allegation while speaking on national political developments, where he questioned the leadership style of the president and expressed concern over what he described as a pattern of sidelining loyalists once power is secured.
According to the senator, Tinubu’s political journey was not a solo effort, insisting that many individuals stood by him during difficult moments in Lagos politics, contributing to the foundation that later transformed him into a major political force in Nigeria. Ndume argued that leadership should come with gratitude, loyalty and recognition of those who helped build the structure.
He lamented that some of these early allies are now allegedly forgotten, politically displaced or ignored, despite their sacrifices during Tinubu’s early years as Lagos governor. Ndume warned that such actions could weaken trust within the political system and discourage loyalty among party members.
The outspoken senator also linked the issue to the broader challenges facing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that internal grievances, if left unaddressed, could pose serious risks to party unity ahead of future elections.
Political observers see Ndume’s comments as part of growing internal conversations within the APC, as power dynamics continue to shift under the Tinubu administration. While supporters of the president argue that governance requires tough decisions beyond personal loyalties, critics insist that political history and sacrifices should not be erased.
