Ali Ndume Calls on Nigerians to Own Governance Issues

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, addressed the public on September 17 during the presentation of "Military Transformational Leadership in Action: The Buratai Era," a book by Dr M.S. Abubakar about the leadership and reforms during the tenure of former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), from 2015 to 2021.

Ndume argued that Nigerians must accept part of the blame for the poor governance they often criticize, as politicians are products of the society from which they emerge. He stated that citizens play a crucial role in determining who occupies elective offices and should reflect on their responsibility in the political process.

His comments followed criticisms from the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, regarding the political class's exploitation of ethnic and religious identities, which he linked to Nigeria's governance and security issues. Ndume emphasized that democracy involves the participation of the people, making them stakeholders in the quality of leadership.