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Ndume vs Tinubu: The Battle Over CBN and FAAN Relocation

Ali Ndume - Bola Tinubu - Central Bank of Nigeria - Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria - Nigerian Politics

Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, takes on President Bola Tinubu over the relocation of government offices. Find out the latest drama unfolding in Nigerian politics!

In a heated exchange of words, Senator Ali Ndume has clashed with President Bola Tinubu over the proposed relocation of key government offices from Abuja to Lagos. Ndume, representing Borno South, strongly opposes the move, citing the impracticality of having two capitals. He accuses 'Lagos boys' of influencing Tinubu and urges a reconsideration of the decision. The political feud escalates as Ndume's stance challenges the authority and decisions of the presidency.

Doyin Okupe, a prominent political figure, has penned an open letter to Senator Ndume, expressing concerns over the parastatal relocation issue. Okupe's letter adds a layer of complexity to the debate, highlighting the divergent views within the political landscape. The clash between Ndume and Okupe underscores the depth of disagreement and differing opinions regarding the government's proposed actions.

As the controversy unfolds, the presidency and other stakeholders weigh in on the matter, providing diverse perspectives on the implications of relocating CBN and FAAN offices. The disagreement between Ndume and Tinubu reflects larger dynamics within Nigerian politics, showcasing the power struggles and diverging interests at play.

In a surprising turn of events, the discourse around the relocation of government agencies sparks debates on patriotism, leadership, and regional decentralization. The exchange of words between Ndume and other senators reveals underlying tensions and power dynamics within the political sphere. As the saga continues, the fate of the relocation remains uncertain, leaving the Nigerian public captivated by the unfolding drama.

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Ndume to Tinubu: Relocation of CBN, FAAN offices to Lagos will ... (TheCable)

Ali Ndume, chief whip of the senate, says the relocation of some offices of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and headquarters of Federal Airports Authority ...

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'Lagos boys' misleading Tinubu to relocate CBN departments, FAAN ... (The Punch)

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, faulted the planned relocation of some departments of the CBN and FAAN from Abuja to Lagos.

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Ndume faults plan to relocate CBN departments, FAAN ... (Premium Times)

"This is one of the mistakes and I'm sure Mr President will reverse it because it doesn't work. You can't have two capitals," Mr Ndume said.

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Doyin Okupe pens open letter to Sen Ali Ndume over parastatal ... (Vanguard)

In a thought-provoking open letter, Dr. Doyin Okupe, the former Director General of the Peter Obi 2023 Campaign Organization, has expressed concern and ...

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CBN, FAAN relocation: Tinubu ill-advised by 'Lagos boys' – Senator ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday, said President Bola Tinubu was ill-advised by some 'Lagos boys' following the planned.

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Political cartels, 'Lagos boys' behind Tinubu's directive on CBN ... (Peoples Gazette)

Senate Majority Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has said President Bola Tinubu is being egged on by “political cartels” and “Lagos boys” to relocate some departments ...

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Senate Chief Whip, Ndume faults proposed relocation of CBN ... (The Nation Newspaper)

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial district, has criticized the plan to relocate some departments of the the Federal Airports Authority ...

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CBN, FAAN relocation: Presidency, others tackle Ndume (The Punch)

The Presidency, on Wednesday, said the Bola Tinubu administration was not planning to relocate the Federal Capital of Nigeria back to Lagos, its previous ...

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Relocation: It Is Unpatriotic Not To Tell Tinubu The Truth, Ndume ... (Leadership Newspaper)

The Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has replied to Kogi West Senator, Sunday Karimi, stating that it is unpatriotic not to tell President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ...

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Ignore Ali Ndume, Decentralize Seaports To South-East, Ex-NOA ... (The Whistler NG)

President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated his leadership savvy by decentralising the Central Bank of Nigeria from Abuja to Lagos. A former Director of the.

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Ndume, Karimi trade words over Relocation of agencies from FCT to ... (ORDER PAPER)

Karimi had described the reaction by Ndume reaction to the relocation as “personal and does not in any way represent the Senate.”

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Ndume, Karimi trade words over 'Relocation' (ORDER PAPER)

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) has said that it is unpatriotic not to tell President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the truth about the ...

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Your Threat Against Tinubu Over Relocation Of Parastatals To ... (SaharaReporters.com)

Doyin Okupe, a former Director-General Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council, has lambasted Senator Ali Ndume over his comments against the ...

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Relocation: Tinubu Must Be Told The Truth, Says Ndume (Leadership Newspaper)

Senate chief whip, Ali Ndume, has replied Kogi West senator, Sunday Karimi over his comments on the relocation of some federal agencies' offices to Lagos.

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