The presidency has issued a stern warning to Mohammed Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, over what it described as reckless and baseless remarks made on national television.
Ndume, a former chief whip of the senate, had alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration had been hijacked by a cabal, claiming that it was now dominated by “kleptocrats” and “kakistocrats”.
Reacting to the claims, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said the lawmaker was acting like a “lone-wolf opposition” within the All Progressives Congress (APC), and accused him of consistently peddling falsehoods.
“Ndume is entitled to his opinion, as a lone-wolf opposition within the APC, though he most often gets his facts wrong or builds his thesis on a specious, faulty foundation.
“Like he lied about General Buratai being ambushed by terrorists. A ranking senator making reckless statement on TV cannot command the respect of any right-thinking person,” Onanuga said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Onanuga described Ndume’s comments as unsubstantiated and careless, particularly his claim that kleptocrats and kakistocrats are in control of the federal government.
His words: “His allegation that kleptocrats and kakistocrats dominate the government is just too sweeping. And he made it without providing any scintilla of proof.
“Kakistocrats? Does he know the word’s meaning, or does he just like bandying terms?”
He maintained that Tinubu’s administration is populated by competent individuals, many of whom had already built strong reputations before taking up roles in government.
He said: “This president has many competent aides, many of whom were accomplished professionals before coming to work for the government.
“And they are doing a damn good job, reengineering the country’s economy to ensure it is put on a solid foundation for sustainable growth.”
…This president has many competent aides, many of whom were accomplished professionals before coming to work for the government. And they are doing a damn good job…
ME: Yes, a damn good job at fostering hunger, hardship, pain, sorrow and death on the Nigeria people.
There’s nothing like a professional, we are all professionals if we’re willing to work for our people but most African leaders are gridy, we are supposed to be ashamed of ourselves as giants of African that we are not able to to put smiles on the face of our people, what I suggest is that precident should not tempered justice with mercy with any leader that fail to perform their duty, government should introduce mechanized farm in all regions of the country, government should inprove agriculture in Nigeria, we also any steady power supply in this country for so many companies to produce good and serve for the satisfaction of human want, the prize of AGO and PMS is to much for the company to fuel their generator, that why they all put higher prices on their products, third if prices of transport did not go down, the price of goods will not go down because the money they are using to transport goods is too high to I believe government know what to, no job for most of the youth of this country so a country where there is poverty there will be much crime, that’s why we have criminal every where eg yahoo Boys, kidnappers, ritualist, 419,so government should look for reasonable person like me to be among the builder ider of this country
Well said ✍️
Onanuga is simply carrying out his duties as the senior special adviser but I know that in his mind he knows that the president and his cabals are the worst we have had since 1960,I will leave this country if Tifnubu wins 2027
Abi
Man,there is no food for a lazy man. Find something doing legally to solve your hunger,sorrow and lamentation
He’d just hit the nail on head
The presidency has warned Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume over his recent comments on national television, where he alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has been taken over by “kleptocrats” and “kakistocrats”. Here’s a breakdown of the situation and some advice:
Understanding the Issue
– Ndume’s comments were deemed “reckless and baseless” by the presidency, with Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, accusing him of consistently peddling falsehoods.
– Onanuga described Ndume’s allegations as unsubstantiated and careless, questioning his use of the term “kakistocrats” and implying that he might not even know its meaning.
Key Points to Consider
– *Freedom of Speech*: As a senator, Ndume has the right to express his opinions, but this right comes with the responsibility to ensure that his words are accurate and don’t mislead the public.
– *Accountability*: Public figures like Ndume should be held accountable for their words, especially when making serious allegations against the government or its officials.
– *Evidence-Based Claims*: Ndume’s claims about the government being dominated by kleptocrats and kakistocrats require solid evidence to back them up. Without this evidence, such claims can be seen as baseless and damaging.
Advice
– *Verify Information*: Before making public statements, especially those that could be damaging to individuals or institutions, it’s crucial to verify the information.
– *Use Respectful Language*: Public figures should strive to use respectful language, even when criticizing, to maintain a level of decorum and respect for the office or institution they’re criticizing.
– *Provide Evidence*: When making serious allegations, it’s essential to provide evidence to support these claims. This helps to build credibility and trust with the public.
– *Consider the Impact*: Public figures should consider the potential impact of their words on the public and the government. Irresponsible statements can lead to unnecessary controversy and undermine trust in institutions