2027: Nigerian Senator Ndume plans to return to NASS for fifth time – Shehu
Politics 2027: Nigerian Senator Ndume plans to return to NASS for fifth time – Shehu Published on April 27, 2026 By Ogaga Ariemu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Babandi Shehu, a public affairs analyst from Northeast Nigeria, said Senator Ali Ndume plans to return to the National Assembly for the fifth time as senator representing the Borno South Senatorial District in 2027. He disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, the youths are already pushing for Ndume’s return ahead of the All Progressives Congress primaries slated for May. He revealed that youths of the nine local government areas of the Southern Borno senatorial district plan to secure a nomination ticket for Ndume. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He said, “Ndume is not just a senator; he is a nationalist. “At this stage of its political history, Nigeria needs senators like Ndume who fearlessly check the excesses of the executive and tell the truth to power, not minding whose ox is gored.” Ndume, who is a fourth-time senator, has been critical of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. DAILY POST reports that Ndume was among the senators who first raised an alarm about the country’s tax laws, which begin implementation in January 2027. Don't Miss 2027: One term is enough – Enahonna declares for Edo House of Assembly seat You may like 2027: One term is enough – Enahonna declares for Edo House of Assembly seat 2027: We were not in Ibadan for any opposition summit – LP lawmaker clarifies 2027: ‘I feel disappointed with APC’ – Ex-National Vice Chairman, Lukman BUA Cement rewards top distributors at 2025 Distributors’ Awards 2027: APC Govt will fail integrity, credibility test — ADC chieftain, Salihu 2027: Atiku under pressure to step down as Obi-Kwankwaso joint ticket gains momentum