Senator Ndume Under Fire over Comments against Tinubu’s Appointments, Budgeting

• The APC Youth Network Worldwide has condemned Senator Ali Ndume’s recent remarks against President Tinubu’s administration
• The group dismissed claims of lopsided appointments, accusing Ndume of political grandstanding
• It also defended the budgeting policies as transparent and reform-driven, highlighting efforts to reduce waste and prioritise capital projects

Abuja, FCT - A youth group affiliated with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Senator Ali Ndume over recent remarks alleging mismanagement of public funds and constitutional breaches in President Bola Tinubu’s appointments, calling the comments “reckless” and “misleading.”

The APC Youth Network Worldwide, in a statement issued after a high-level strategy meeting in Abuja on Thursday, April 10, condemned the Borno South senator's claims, describing them as unbecoming of a senior lawmaker.

“Senator Ndume’s comments are not only factually inaccurate but a calculated attempt to erode public trust in the Tinubu-led administration,” said Abubakar Gidado, the group’s national coordinator.

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Youth group defends Tinubu’s budget policies

Gidado defended the Tinubu administration’s approach to budgeting, citing reforms aimed at cutting waste and prioritising capital expenditures. He argued that the current framework represented one of the most transparent and reform-oriented efforts in recent Nigerian history.

“President Tinubu’s budgeting process is focused on fiscal prudence. Accusations of frivolous spending are not only baseless but ignore the clear efforts made to reduce recurrent costs,” he said.

Federal character: APC group defends Tinubu

The group also dismissed Ndume’s criticism of federal appointments, insisting that the president has been inclusive in his selections.

“The president has ensured representation from all geopolitical zones across federal ministries and agencies. If Senator Ndume is relying on outdated data, he should update himself rather than mislead the public,” Gidado said.

Ndume accused of political grandstanding

The APC youth group accused Ndume of seeking attention through public controversy rather than through his role as a legislator.

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“We will not allow political actors to distort the government’s efforts simply to gain relevance or media attention,” Gidado added.

“Senator Ndume should concentrate on his duties in the Senate and stop playing to the gallery.”

Gidado concluded by encouraging President Tinubu to remain focused on governance and ignore detractors.

“The youth wing of our party and millions of Nigerians continue to support the government’s agenda. We urge the president not to be distracted by baseless criticisms,” he said.

Tinubu's appointments: Presidency knocks Ali Ndume

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the presidency tackled Senator Ndume over his allegation that President Tinubu's appointments so far had been lopsided.

Bayo Onanuga, the president's special adviser on information and strategy, maintained that the Borno senator's allegation was hypocritical and misleading.

According to Onanuga, Ndume is a Nigerian politician who is allergic to facts and addicted to theatrics. He added that the senator's outburst on TV about the alleged lopsided appointments by President Tinubu reeked of selective perception and hypocrisy.

Source: Legit.ng