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Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by nairalandkachy1(op): 12:35pm On May 23, 2023*

The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, has said that the leadership tussle in the Senate is all about money.

Ndume has maintained that he opted out of the race for two reasons; the fact that the President told him to consider withdrawing and secondly, the claim that he has no money to share around.

Appearing on Arise TV on Tuesday, the lawmaker, who contested for the Senate President in the ninth assembly and scored 28 votes, said he decided to throw his weight behind Godswill Akpabio this time around for reasons of stability, fairness and equity.

“It’s unfortunate that everybody has now known that the Senate Presidency and leadership tussle is now a money thing rather than capacity, capability and other qualifications that are supposed to matter most.

“Truly I’m the one leading the campaign for Akpabio for reasons I’ve stated before. It is based on the need to have stability, equity and justice and fairness in the country considering the heightened tension arising from issues especially the zoning, religion and whatever.

“When the President spoke to me about stepping down and considering that I don’t have the money to go into this battle because money is playing more roles than qualifications, I obliged and decided to work for Akpabio,” he said.

The outspoken senator said the race was being overshadowed by the influence of money rather than merit, experience, and vision for the future of the legislative body.

“People are talking about figures. Nobody has approached me about money but definitely money is going around. Some are talking about 10, 20, 30, 40 and even more than that. Some are even boasting that they’re going to give every Senator up to $200,000. Honestly, that is very unfortunate,” Ndume said.

https://dailypost.ng/2023/05/23/10th-senate-presidency-tussle-all-about-money-ndume-gives-reasons-for-backing-akpabio/

https://thewhistler.ng/200000-per-senator-ndume-alleges-senate-president-aspirants-luring-colleagues-with-money/

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by Xscape1993(m): 12:37pm On May 23, 2023

The best home truth of the century...APC and fraudulent activities are inseparable....

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by DatIgalaDude: 12:38pm On May 23, 2023

Louder, Please!

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by richie240: 12:39pm On May 23, 2023

In other words, if u had money u would have contested, abi?
Nobody can use our heads o.

Dey dia dey play.
cool

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by Cooldowntemper: 12:39pm On May 23, 2023

Politicians and saint claiming

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by thaoriginator: 2:39pm On May 23, 2023

Idiot! Go and collect loan from CBN, World Bank or China.. You'll be able to pay back after 3 months of being the Senate cry

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by drizslim(m): 2:40pm On May 23, 2023

But ur feeling of entitlement tells u to vie for it since all northerners are born to rule.. Tueh

Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by Onyi90(m): 2:40pm On May 23, 2023

Interesting politicking revelation

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by Cassandraloius: 2:40pm On May 23, 2023

Abeg make we hear word.

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by Allee90: 2:40pm On May 23, 2023

But you are there canvassing votes with someone who is sharing money. Haba my Sineto 🤣🤣🤣

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by ecolime(m): 2:40pm On May 23, 2023

All APC Politicians are saints. Jokers.. lol cheesy

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by BluntCrazeMan: 2:40pm On May 23, 2023

He Came to Arise-Tv this morning and changed mouth,,, and started talking about Justice and Peace, and Equity and Fairness..

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by Klington: 2:40pm On May 23, 2023

After they secure the position with looted money, you expect them to do anything that help the economy.

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by 1Dray(m): 2:40pm On May 23, 2023

Says someone that narrowly got reelected. Someone the block sign post around his junction in Gwoza, that read "NDUME IS OUR LEADER" was destroyed by angry youths. Even the shops in Gwoza that had his campaign posters on were either set ablaze or destroyed. All this happen in his village in Gwoza.

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by Risingblue008(m): 2:41pm On May 23, 2023

Had it been they declared labour party winner of past election,I believe we for no dey hear all these rubbish,.

This is to let u knw dt ,our politicians are using us to do business,
U pple should stop pretending dt Nigeria is fine,
Nothing APC have to offer,
Nothing even pdp have to offer
That's just the truth,

Then we try new party,na so Dem rob us day light,
If the rain wan fall,e go fall for all of us head.
Since we never still get sense,
U go suffer
I go suffer
We go suffer,
Una go cry tire,
I just dey observe

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by Adeniranloye(m): 2:41pm On May 23, 2023

ALI NDUME DEY PLAY...

VP comes from your geo-political zone (SAME STATE) with you and you are saying you want to contest for senate president.

No wahala , bring the little money you having for the SENIOR THIEF to flex.

Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by Judolisco(m): 2:41pm On May 23, 2023

Lori iro...if u want to know how rich senators are go and read d judge statement on ekweremadu

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by owiko(m): 2:42pm On May 23, 2023

Okpari! So the system you all jointly collapsed is now working against you?

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Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by Generalwoodz(m): 2:43pm On May 23, 2023

Re: Senate Presidency: I Opted Out Of Race Because I Have No Money To Share - Ndume by Danisaint112(m): 2:43pm On May 23, 2023*

A very bold statement there made by that politician.

He is indirectly saying that a Tinubu presidency will be the end of democracy in Nigeria,

The rise of even more worse bribery scandal,

And the rise of massive looting and heavy taxation which funds would be siphoned by corrupt elements who would be on a heist to recover their money and out run others in the looting competition.

But as usual watch how supporters of criminality and everything evil will come for his head.

I have said this before and I will reiterate;

Only a criminal aide, criminal admirer, or aspiring criminals will support criminality meted out to others by criminals. ~Danisaint

You are free to quote me anywhere.

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