“I pity Tinubu. 22 Govs Endorsed Jonathan Yet Lose Re-election” – Ali Ndume
The senator for Borno South, Ali Ndume, has reminded President Bola Tinubu that former President Goodluck Jonathan lost his bid for reelection to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015 despite receiving the support of 22 governors from his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Ndume issued the reminder on Sunday, while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme.
The lawmaker insisted that he is not part of those who have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.
Last month, 22 governors elected on the platform of the APC, unanimously adopted Tinubu as their candidate for the 2027 election.
Ndume claimed to have stormed out of the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, after the governors endorsed the president for re-election.
“I was there but that was not why I was there. I was there for a summit and when I realised that it was not a summit and voice vote was put about the endorsement of Mr President, I just left, and that does not mean I am not an APC member.
“The majority had its way but few of us felt that was not right,” Ndume said.
He added: “It happened before, not once, not twice. It happened during Jonathan. That does not mean anything.
“Politicians are decamping but the people who are the voters are not decamping.
“Jonathan had 22 governors then endorsing him like was done now. And what happened? Jonathan lost woefully. A lot of money was spent. Even the election was shifted but we are not learning our lessons. I pity Mr President.”
