Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has expressed concern over the growing lack of confidence Nigerians have in their lawmakers. According to Ndume, this lack of confidence stems from poor performance by lawmakers.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Ndume highlighted that only 25 out of 109 senators from the previous Assembly returned to the upper chamber after the 2023 general elections. “This means we have lost the confidence of the people,” he said.
Ndume emphasized the need to protect the integrity of the legislature, stressing that when lawmakers fail to meet public expectations, it amounts to a breach of trust. He also commented on a recent uproar in the Senate concerning President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills.
Tensions flared when Ndume objected to the presence of Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), in the Senate, as his briefing was not listed on the agenda. Ndume argued that visitors should not be allowed to address the chamber without prior notice, citing Senate rules.
The senator’s remarks come amid growing calls for greater accountability and transparency within Nigeria’s legislature, as public dissatisfaction with lawmakers continues to mount.
