Senator Sunday Karimi (APC – Kogi West) on Saturday urged Senate Chief Whip Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, to stop his antagonism against President Bola Tinubu’s administration aimed to achieve selfish personal agenda.
Ndume, in an interview with the media, claimed that President Bola Tinubu had been caged by those around him and therefore become inaccessible to those who are supposed to give him unbiased opinion and advice concerning the state of affairs in the country.
But Karimi in his reaction during a chat with reporters in Abuja, warned Senator Ndume to refrain from making derogatory statements against the Tinubu government.
Karimi expressed concern over Ndume’s behaviour, likening it to that of a loose cannon and emphasising the need for constructive dialogue and criticism in governance.
He highlighted that most of Senator Ndume’s criticisms of the Tinubu administration appear to stem from a personal agenda to undermine the government at all costs.
He pointed out the inconsistency in Senator Ndume’s approach, noting that he had been notably silent during the previous administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari from the North.
Furthermore, Karimi noted that many of Ndume’s allegations lack substantiated evidence and are driven by a “pull-him-down syndrome” rather than a genuine commitment to improving governance.
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Karimi said: “As an experienced legislator with over two decades of service in the National Assembly, Senator Ndume is urged to exercise caution in his statements and avoid making inflammatory remarks that could further polarise the polity and divide the nation.”
Karimi urged Senator Ndume to adopt a more constructive and responsible approach to criticism and reminded him
of the importance of engaging in meaningful dialogue and fostering unity in the pursuit of national development.
“It is essential for all stakeholders in governance to prioritize the collective interests of the nation above personal agenda and political vendetta,” Karimi said.