Ndume Explains His Refusal to Wear Tinubu's Cap

Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, stated during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time that he refrains from wearing President Bola Tinubu's trademark crested cap due to concerns over hypocrisy among politicians. Ndume clarified that he does not dislike the cap but believes that true loyalty should not be feigned.

He criticized politicians who publicly show support for Tinubu while privately undermining him, stating, “You wear that cap in the afternoon and trample upon it in the night.” He expressed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) faces greater threats from internal factions than from opposition parties, which he acknowledged as resilient. Ndume likened the APC to a product that is poorly marketed by those in charge, emphasizing that party members should prioritize the party's interests over personal gains.