As many politicians continue to align themselves with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has issued a strong warning: he may leave the party if President Bola Tinubu fails to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges.
Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, revealed that he has attended meetings with opposition leaders forming a coalition aimed at unseating President Tinubu in the 2027 elections. While acknowledging these developments, he maintained cautious optimism about Tinubu’s ability to steer the country in the right direction.
“I am aware of the opposition coalition and have attended some of their meetings,” he said. “I still believe the President can fix things, but if he fails, I may have to move. An overloaded ship will sink.”
A vocal figure on national issues, Ndume emphasized that his continued support for the APC depends on the government’s performance, not political loyalty. He warned that further failures could push him to back the emerging opposition alliance.
On the influx of defectors into the APC, Ndume expressed concern, arguing that many are motivated by personal survival rather than genuine belief in the party’s vision.
“They are joining not because of principles, but due to stick-and-carrot politics—and that is dangerous,” he said. “If the APC stays on this path, the party could collapse, no matter who joins.”
Referring to President Tinubu’s recent comment that there is “a vacancy in the ship,” Ndume warned that indiscriminate recruitment could backfire.
“As the President said, there’s a vacancy in the ship, but if you overload it, the ship will capsize—and everyone will go down with it,” he cautioned.
Despite his concerns, Ndume reiterated his faith in Tinubu’s potential, but stressed that his continued allegiance to the APC hinges on the delivery of real results, not empty promises or propaganda.
