At the heart of recent statements to the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, representative of the senatorial district of Borno South, strongly called on President Bola Tinubu to “wake up” and address the security and food crises afflicting the country. In a fiery speech to journalists at the National Assembly Complex, the legislator from Borno pointed to an implacable reality: the President seems cut off from the realities of the country, because certain plutocrats have allegedly “caged” and “surrounded” him. .
Far from being unanimous, Ndume’s remarks sparked a strong reaction from the Movement of Progressive Students (MEP) which wanted to recall that President Bola Tinubu fully exercises his functions at the head of the Villa and cannot be sequestered, as Senator Ndume asserts. MEP Chairman Bestman Okereafor described the lawmaker’s remarks as “diminutive and derogatory to the illustrious office of Executive President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”, adding that Vice President Shettima himself hails from Borno State.
It is undeniable that Senator Ndume should be more attentive to the repercussions of his statements on the image of the president and the party to which he belongs, the Congress Progressive Party (CPP). Rather than heaping opprobrium on the President, it would be wiser to present transparent solutions to the security problems and other challenges facing the country, and particularly his senatorial district. Ultimately, enriching the public debate with constructive reflections and positive proposals for action would be more beneficial for the country as a whole.
In a context where the security and food crises remain major challenges for Nigeria, it is imperative that political and social actors work together to find lasting solutions. In the era of instant information and digital communication, it is essential that political leaders are in tune with the aspirations and needs of the population, and that they act in a concerted manner to meet the challenges facing the country. is confronted.