I’ll leave APC only if…… – Ali Ndume

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has declared his commitment to remain a member of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as long as Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, stays in the party.

Ndume made this statement on Thursday at his residence in Maiduguri while addressing groups of women supporters, who had vowed to stage a peaceful protest naked at the National Assembly against his removal as Chief Whip of the Senate.

He remarked, “Regarding the call by the APC National Working Committee (NWC) that I should leave the party and join any other political party, let me say that it is only God that gives power to whom He wishes.”

“And so, I want to categorically state that I am one of the founding members of the APC. Our Leader, Governor Zulum, is in APC, and wherever our Governor is, that is where I belong.”

Speaking on behalf of the groups, Pastor Moni Mushari, quoting John 8:31, said: “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free”.

Pastor Mashari said they are strongly behind Senator Ndume for “speaking the truth.”
Ndume was removed as Chief Whip for criticising the President Bola Tinubu-led government, following a letter transmitted to the Senate by the national leadership of the APC.

He was also stripped of his position as Vice Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriations.