Tag: ndume
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Boko Haram : I have no case to answer – Ndume
The suspended majority leader in the senate, Ali Ndume standing trial on terrorism on alleged terrorism funding has told the federal high court in Abuja that he has no case to answer in the 4 count charges brought against him by the federal government. Ndume told Justice Kolawole that the government has not in anyway…
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APC NWC in closed door meeting with Senate caucus over Ndume’s suspension
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Chief John Odigie Oyegun is currently in a closed door meeting with Senators on the platform of the APC. Oyegun who arrived at the Senate hearing room with the entire members of his Committee is set to discuss the suspension of Senator Ali…
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If Ndume apologises, Saraki will reduce his punishment – Melaye
Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has said if suspended senator Ali Ndume tenders an apology to Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his punishment will be reduced. Melaye said this while speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television on Friday. Ndume had been suspended for six months based on the recommendation of the Senate…
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Senate Leadership: ‘Since you lost confidence in me, I accept my removal in good fate’ – Ndume
The former Majority Leader, Sen. Ali Ndume has accepted his removal from the position, which he assumed on June 9, 2015. Ndume accepted his fate in a point of order raised at plenary on Wednesday, a day after he was dramatically replaced by Sen. Ahmed Lawan (APC-Yobe). Ndume, who quoted Order 43, said that the…
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Saraki, Melaye behind my removal as Senate Majority Leader – Ndume
Ousted leader of the senate, Senator Ali Ndume has accused Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye as being behind his removal as the Senate Majority Leader. Ndume stated this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday. He stated that his removal was because he insisted that the Senate did not follow…
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Senate Leadership: Ndume kicks as APC reconciliatory moves throws him out, anoints Lawan
The Senate at plenary today (Tuesday) removed its majority leader, Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) and replaced him immediately with the initial party candidate Ahmed Lawan (Yobe North) There are strong indications that the ousted Senate Majority Leader, Senator Ali Ndume was removed from office to settle the inner rancor in the All Progressives Congress…