The President Bola Tinubu-led administration has fired back at Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume following his criticism that the “Tinubu government is run by incompetent persons.”
In a sharp rebuttal, Tinubu’s media and public affairs aide, Tope Ajayi, lashed out at Ndume, accusing him of prioritizing personal interests and being a “loose cannon and careless talker.”
During an interview on Arise TV on Friday, Ndume claimed that the country was being led by individuals unfit to govern, who prioritize their own interests over the nation’s well-being.
Ajayi, responding via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, criticized Ndume’s reputation and introspection, stating, “His capacity for introspection is too low.”
Ajayi further alleged that Ndume’s criticism stemmed from personal grievances, adding, “People like him only remember the poor and the fact that ‘Nigerians are suffering’ when their personal agenda and indulgences can’t be met.”
He accused Ndume of hypocrisy, noting, “Senator Ndume does not remember the poor and their children when it is time to fix his own children into CBN, NNPC, and other choice MDAs and state-owned enterprises.”
Ajayi also defended President Tinubu against Ndume’s claims of being out of touch with Nigerians, asserting, “This President is well aware and fully abreast of the current material conditions of Nigerians and he is working very hard to deal with the challenges.”
He acknowledged ongoing economic challenges but insisted that improvements are on the horizon, stating, “The economy is still facing headwinds but things are gradually turning in the positive direction. A President that gets daily briefings from his team, receives cross-sections of Nigerians from all strata of the society almost every day – from business leaders to religious leaders, socio-cultural groups, and professional groups – can’t be falsely accused of being removed from the realities of the people.”
Bayo Onanuga, another aide to the President, also retweeted Ajayi’s post.
