Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has sparked a conversation on fiscal responsibility by admitting that National Assembly members are currently overcompensated. During a recent appearance on Trust TV’s Daily Politics on Friday, June 26, 2026, the senator argued that Nigeria’s spending priorities require a significant shift to better support military and security agencies, which are currently struggling with funding.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ndume contended that the high costs associated with maintaining government officials and lawmakers contrast sharply with the inadequate rewards for soldiers and police officers who risk their lives daily. Emphasizing that any serious dialogue on security funding must address the overall cost of governance, he maintained that he and his colleagues receive pay that exceeds what is appropriate.

In a candid admission regarding the cost of governance, Senator Ali Ndume stated that Nigerian lawmakers are currently being overpaid. Speaking on Trust TV’s Daily Politics on June 26, 2026, the Borno South representative urged the government to prioritize the funding of security agencies over the high salaries and allowances of top officials. Ndume stressed that those on the front lines, such as soldiers and police officers, deserve better support, and he reiterated his long-standing position that the current remuneration for public officeholders, including himself, is excessive.

Former Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Julius Abure, has firmly rejected claims of financial mismanagement during his tenure. During a recent appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Abure clarified that campaign donations were not deposited into the party’s accounts.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Separate Campaign Funding: Abure explained that Peter Obi, the party’s former presidential candidate, preferred to maintain a distinct account for campaign donations and insisted on appointing specific individuals to manage those funds.

• Responsibility for Funds: Abure stated that activist Aisha Yesufu was a signatory to this account and asserted that she, along with Ighodalo, held responsibility for the administration of the campaign funds, noting that Yesufu has previously acknowledged that these donations were not channeled to the party.

• Focus on Elections: Emphasizing the party’s priorities, Abure stated that his leadership was focused on campaign success and winning the election, rather than the administration of those specific funds.

• Leadership Dispute: Abure criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for listing the group led by Senator Nenadi Usman on its official website, labeling Usman as an “interloper” who unlawfully seized his office.

• Internal Conflict: Maintaining his stance from two weeks prior, Abure blamed Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti for fueling the party’s leadership crisis by backing the caretaker committee formed in Umuahia, which he claims destabilized a previously peaceful administration.

Ikenna Enekweizu, the National Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that all of the party’s candidates will appear on the ballot for the 2027 elections, notwithstanding a recent court ruling that nullified the party’s registration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• A Federal High Court in Lokoja, presided over by Justice Isah Dashen, voided a previous judgment that had mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC.

• The court determined that the prior verdict, issued on December 10, 2025, was constitutionally defective because it was made without hearing from all necessary parties.

• In an interview on Channels Television, Enekweizu argued that the timing of the ruling was intended to prevent the party from obtaining the codes required to upload candidate names to the INEC portal.

• Enekweizu reassured party members and supporters that they have “nothing to fear,” asserting that the NDC will obtain the necessary codes, upload their candidates, and participate in the 2027 elections.

• He also expressed strong criticism of the current government, citing issues such as insecurity, hunger, and failure as reasons for his party’s determination to contest the elections.