Ndume threatens to leave APC, gives reasons

Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has warned that he might leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu does not urgently take steps to address the many problems facing Nigeria.

Speaking on Arise Television on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Ndume said he still believes the President has the capacity to lead the country in the right direction, but he expressed deep concern over the current state of affairs.

“I still believe President Tinubu can fix the country,” Ndume stated. “But if he fails to do so, I may have no choice but to leave the APC. I will not keep it a secret. I will say it openly if I decide to move on.”

The outspoken lawmaker has been one of the most vocal critics of the Tinubu administration from within the ruling party. He has repeatedly called on the President to take urgent action to improve governance, reduce suffering among Nigerians, and restore public confidence.

Ndume also raised concerns about the growing number of defections into the APC from other political parties. According to him, the party is becoming too crowded, which could pose serious dangers to its future.

“If Tinubu continues this way—bringing in more governors and politicians into the party without addressing internal issues—we may be heading for trouble,” he said. “When you overload a ship, it becomes unstable and may sink. The same thing can happen to the APC if we are not careful.”

He stressed that while political support is important, true leadership should be focused on solving the country’s pressing problems—such as insecurity, unemployment, and inflation—rather than accumulating more political allies.

Ndume’s remarks have added to the growing internal criticisms within the ruling party, as more party members and stakeholders begin to voice their dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of national issues.