Senator Ali Ndume’s interview on Arise Television where he criticised President Bola Tinubu for his leadership style took place last Friday, July 12, 2024.

During the interview, Ndume described Tinubu’s government as a "kakistocracy", a system where the most incompetent, corrupt, and unscrupulous individuals hold power.

He also expressed concerns about the incompetence and corruption in the country’s leadership.

Ndume added that the country is being led by individuals who are unfit to govern, prioritising personal interests over the well-being of the nation and its citizens.

He stated, “The government is also populated by kleptocrats, but unfortunately that is not what the president is up to; he really meant renewed hope, but you can only do that when you have people around you that are on the same type of thinking.

“I’m the chief whip, and if the chief whip can’t have access to the president, the new senators won’t have access either.

“The president needs people who will realise his dream and tell him when something is wrong,” he said.

On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Senator Ali Ndume was removed as Chief Whip by the Senate in a voice vote led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

The APC’s national leadership requested Ndume to resign from the APC and join any opposition party of his choice.

The interview that led to Ndume losing his position can be viewed here.