Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South at the National Assembly, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s political appointments, citing violations of the constitutional provision for federal character.
Speaking on Arise TV, Ndume stated that Tinubu’s appointments have not reflected the diversity mandated by Section 14(3) of the 1999 constitution.
“The figures are there. It’s not that I’m just making accusations or that the president has no right to do that kind of thing. But it’s a constitutional provision. Section 14(3) of the constitution is very clear on that,” he said.
Ndume emphasized that his remarks were not an attack on the president but a constitutional responsibility, adding that he is not scared of being attacked for his stance.
“Each one of us will stand before God and God will ask him to account for what he is responsible for. Besides, we are all in this government. What will we tell our people?” he questioned.
He also stated that his position is “not about Ndume or me being a senator. As a Nigerian, I have the right to voice out all these things. Not only that, I have the right to even protest. I have the right. That is guaranteed by the constitution.”
