Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing
Borno South, has accused former Senate President Bukola Saraki of betrayal
despite his crucial role in supporting Saraki’s election as the 8th Senate
President.
In an interview with Deutsche Welle (DW) Hausa
service, Ndume recalled how he was suspended from the 8th Senate and later
removed as Chief Whip in the 10th Senate after speaking out. He revealed that
during the 8th Senate, he was not only removed from his leadership position but
also suspended for eight months without salary.
Ndume expressed his frustration, stating, “I was
removed as Senate leader and later suspended for eight months without salary.
It riled me up because we played a crucial role in the emergence of Saraki (as
Senate President), but he betrayed me.” He added that his recent removal as
Chief Whip came about because of his outspoken stance on various issues, but he
insisted that these events are now behind him. He reflected on the situation,
stating, “Allah in his mercy is avenging the betrayal.”
The lawmaker also voiced concerns about the state of
democracy in the country, lamenting the inability to improve the lives of the
poor despite his ongoing efforts. He expressed his dismay that the promises of
democracy and welfare for the masses have not been fulfilled, noting that the
situation remains dire for many citizens..
“It worries me that despite committing myself to the
cause of improving the welfare of the masses in the hope that their condition
would be better, it is lamentable that this has not yet been achieved,” Ndume
said.
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