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Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by Islie(op): 6:10am On Nov 06, 2025

by Nafisat Abdulrahman

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has made allegations that some officials within the Presidential Villa were demanding bribes from individuals, including senior government functionaries, seeking access to President Bola Tinubu.

Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District of Borno State, made the claims during an interview on Arise News Channel on Wednesday, expressing frustration over what he described as a corrupt and exclusionary system around the President.

According to the lawmaker, only a select few individuals have direct access to the President, while others were forced to go through intermediaries who allegedly demand payments.

“I don’t have access to the President. The only time I see him is when he’s attending an event,” Ndume lamented. “That’s how they run the government. It’s dominated by kakistocrats, people who are the least qualified or most corrupt. If you want to see the President, they’ll ask you how much you’re willing to pay.”

Ndume’s remarks came amid rising concerns over the growing disconnect between the Presidency and key stakeholders, including lawmakers and other state officials.

The Senate Chief Whip revealed that his attempts to reach the President through official means had repeatedly been frustrated by bureaucratic bottlenecks and aides who deliberately blocked communication.

“I wrote to them, requesting a meeting with the President to discuss some financial matters, but they kept playing games as if they want you to go to heaven first,” he said, describing the experience as “frustrating and embarrassing.”

As of press time, no official statement has been issued from the Presidential Villa regarding Ndume’s allegations.

https://leadership.ng/aso-rock-officials-demand-money-before-one-can-see-tinubu-ndume-alleges/

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by DMCY: 6:19am On Nov 06, 2025*

Loool, like this isn’t an open secret? Na everywhere dem deh run am, to see iyaloja/babaloja inside market sef, you gats move close to their 5&6…

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by badaru911: 6:21am On Nov 06, 2025

.... Not new, it happens to every Nigerian president.... You have been a senator since, you never say anything but now. I bet because they are pinching your balls..

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by AMINDA: 6:30am On Nov 06, 2025

I won't be surprised. There were also allegations that even some ministerial candidates and other appointees had to lobby with money to be considered. It's a bazaar for all and sundry under this government. Everyone is shielded so as long as they sing the mandate song and wear the cap with the slave chain insignia.

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by Goo0dHardDick: 6:36am On Nov 06, 2025

Nothing surprising.

Tinubu seem to be the last president Nigeria will have before it separation

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by bolaayenimo: 7:29am On Nov 06, 2025

This is the most corruptest government in the history of Nigeria

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by EyeCumInPiece: 7:30am On Nov 06, 2025

Sounds like Zoo officials demanding money before one can see a Monkeey in the Zoo. 😁

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by Didijiji: 7:55am On Nov 06, 2025

Goo0dHardDick:
Nothing surprising.

Tinubu seem to be the last president Nigeria will have before it separation

Nothing is separating us

In 2027 our votes will count, when APC is sent to oblivion

They are running helter skelter because Trump is now paying attention

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by bahdlex(m): 8:09am On Nov 06, 2025

Islie:
https://leadership.ng/aso-rock-officials-demand-money-before-one-can-see-tinubu-ndume-alleges/

Nlfpmod

Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by Tochi3(m): 8:10am On Nov 06, 2025

EyeCumInPiece:
Sounds like Zoo officials demanding money before one can see a Monkeey in the Zoo. 😁

..so monkeey dey inside Aso Zoo..

grin

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by Kukutente23: 8:22am On Nov 06, 2025

APC is the most corrupt party in the history of Africa

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by Ofunaofu: 8:31am On Nov 06, 2025

It's a Notorious drug Baron's regime

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by adamkkk: 8:37am On Nov 06, 2025

bros spend d money wey u don pocket for boys na...

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by PlasmaTV: 9:09am On Nov 06, 2025

Not surprised.
Everything APC touches is mired in corruption.

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by VOsimhen144(m): 9:11am On Nov 06, 2025

Corruption wan cripple this country

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by KingDashx(m): 9:12am On Nov 06, 2025

bolaayenimo:
This is the most corruptest government in the history of Nigeria

no bro.. it's called workchop.

Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by Phred1717: 9:12am On Nov 06, 2025

What do you expect even with all the borrowing every two two weeks the money is never enough for them. Trump is coming

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by dahnimoh(m): 9:13am On Nov 06, 2025

So now you know. We know this siiiiinnnncccceeee

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by Brendaniel: 9:14am On Nov 06, 2025

badaru911:
.... Not new, it happens to every Nigerian president.... You have been a senator since, you never say anything but now. I bet because they are pinching your balls..

So does that make it normal ?

We should all support him to even increase the corruption going on because he is from your tribe abi?

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by chidiokay: 9:14am On Nov 06, 2025

Now we no why Trump did not come to see Tinubu ... a whole america president can not be seen bribing agberos at aso rock door before going in to see Tinubu

Tinubu have reduce Nigeria to a complete disgrace, anything you will see in oshodi garage goes in the govt now ... big shame

owo mii da inside aso rock, fun wa lo owo in aso rock ....smh

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by ppogba: 9:15am On Nov 06, 2025

The only senator that talks his way to win elections.

Not to worry. You will be back for the 5th time.

Is this part of the problems of your constituents?

When was the last time you went home sir?/

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by BlessedGift: 9:15am On Nov 06, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aItjrX83gU

Islie:
https://leadership.ng/aso-rock-officials-demand-money-before-one-can-see-tinubu-ndume-alleges/

Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by tnerro1(m): 9:15am On Nov 06, 2025

EFCC and ICpc have left the group chat

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by Nobody: 9:16am On Nov 06, 2025

APC has nothing to offer than failure. They have been failing since 2015

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by Dogalmighty17: 9:17am On Nov 06, 2025

Imagine. But this is fairly normal. It began right from the time of Goodluck Jonathan.
Even in the United States right now, the biggest gig in Washington is selling access to Donald Trump. His sons and a select group of lobbyists have turned this into quite a very profitable venture running into billions of dollars already.

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Re: Aso Rock Officials Demand Money Before One Can See Tinubu’, Ndume Alleges by nairalanda1(m): 9:17am On Nov 06, 2025

Our civil service has always been this

Me pops was on a scholarship from government in the 70s . He was supposed to be getting 16 Nigerian pounds weekly. The civil servant in charge gave them ten pounds Nigerian and asked them to sign that they had collected the 16 pounds.

And that was way way back.

Today's small time thief is tomorrow's big time thief

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