Ndume Warns Tinubu: 22 governors endorsed Jonathan too — He still lost

Senator Ali Ndume says he did not support the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, warning that such political gestures mean little to ordinary Nigerians. Ndume, who represents Borno South in the National Assembly, made the comments during an appearance on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme. In May, 22 governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) declared their support for Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. But Ndume says he’s not convinced — and he’s not jumping on that bandwagon. READ ALSO: 2027: You should be worried if Buhari isn’t on your side – Ndume warns Tinubu “I was there, but that was not why I was there,” he said, referring to the Presidential Villa event. “I was there for a summit. When I realised it was not a summit and they were doing a voice vote for endorsement, I just left.” Ndume, a known critic of the President, said the endorsement reminded him of a similar situation in 2015, when 22 PDP governors backed then-President Goodluck Jonathan’s second-term bid. Despite their support, Jonathan lost to Muhammadu Buhari. “It happened before, not once, not twice. Jonathan had 22 governors endorsing him, like was done now. And what happened? Jonathan lost woefully,” Ndume warned. RELATED: APC youths blast Ndume over criticism of Tinubu’s appointments, loan management The lawmaker didn’t hold back in criticising the current administration either. “Things are very bad in the country; Nigerians cannot see any hope; they are doubting the Renewed Hope. Politicians are decamping, but the people — the voters — are not decamping.” Ndume urged President Tinubu to reflect on the lessons of history, stressing that public endorsements do not necessarily translate into electoral victory. READ ALSO: You’re being fed wrong advice on the economy – Ndume tells Tinubu