Tinubu Will Lose Like Jonathan — Ndume Explodes Over APC’s 2027 Endorsement DramaSenator Ali Ndume of Borno South has distanced himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, warning that such endorsements offer no guarantee of electoral victory.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ndume expressed serious concerns about the state of the nation, stating that Nigerians are currently facing harsh realities and “can’t see any hope.” He noted that while politicians may be rallying behind Tinubu, the average Nigerian voter remains disillusioned.
Ndume revealed that although he initially attended the recent APC summit where Tinubu’s re-election bid was backed, he walked out as soon as he realized the event was centered on an endorsement rather than addressing critical national issues.
“I was there for a summit. But when it turned into a voice vote to endorse the President for a second term, I left,” Ndume said. “That doesn’t mean I’m no longer in the APC — I just didn’t support that move.”
Drawing a historical parallel, Ndume recalled the 2015 election when then-President Goodluck Jonathan, despite being endorsed by 22 PDP governors, lost to Muhammadu Buhari. He warned that endorsements from party elites do not reflect the will of the electorate.
“Jonathan had 22 governors behind him. He lost. People are forgetting that lesson. The same could happen to President Tinubu if he banks on party endorsements alone,” Ndume cautioned.
“Politicians are decamping, yes, but the real voters — the people — are not.”
He emphasized that Nigerians are deeply disappointed and doubting the promises of the current administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, warning the President not to mistake political theater for public approval.
“Things are very bad in the country, and Nigerians can’t see any hope. I pity Mr. President if he relies solely on political endorsements to secure re-election.”
Ndume concluded by urging the APC and President Tinubu to focus on real issues affecting citizens, rather than political optics and internal support.
