Dismantle emerging political cartel in presidency – Ndume tells Tinubu

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, Chief Whip of the Senate, urged President Bola Tinubu to dismantle the emerging cabals in his presidency during an interview with The Tribune.

While commending Tinubu for suspending Minister Betta Edu over financial scandal, Ndume emphasized that the ousted minister collaborated with certain individuals forming a cartel within Tinubu’s administration.

He cautioned that failure to address this political cabal could destabilize Tinubu’s government. Ndume believes removing the minister sends a clear anti-corruption message and restores confidence in Tinubu’s administration.

He said, “What President Tinubu has done is very timely. The suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs is a welcome development. It will allow the relevant agencies to conduct a proper investigation.

“Some people in the same position Tinubu is in would not have acted. But as the leader in charge, he acted swiftly, and the minister has been suspended. We should commend the president. This is something Nigerians should commend.

“But the president should not stop there. There is an emerging political cartel within the corridors of power. The president must not act swiftly and dismantle the cartel.

“If they’re not stopped, they’ll be stronger and worse than the cabal. The president must not allow that to happen. I don’t think what the minister did was an isolated case. I don’t think she acted alone.”