Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South at the National Assembly, has formally rejected a new office allocated to him by the Senate Services Committee, citing concerns over seniority and rank.
In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Senate Services Committee on Tuesday, July 30, Ndume expressed dissatisfaction with the office assigned to him, arguing that it does not reflect his seniority and high-ranking status within the Senate.
The letter, signed by his Chief Confidential Secretary, Yati Shuaibu Gawu, stated: “I am directed to inform you that, Distinguished Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, has rejected the allocation of office number 3.10 by the Committee. This is because offices are traditionally allocated on a seniority basis. Sen Ndume is the most senior senator after Sen Ahmad Lawan and will only occupy an office on the fourth floor.”
This development follows Ndume’s recent removal from his position as Chief Whip of the Senate, a move that came after his criticisms of the President Bola Tinubu-led government.