In a shocking revelation, the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Ali Ndume, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is unaware of the current situation outside the Presidential Villa. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Ndume alleged that the President has been “fenced off and caged” by certain forces, preventing him from being informed about the country’s pressing issues.

Ndume expressed concern over the lack of appreciable action by the President in addressing the security challenges plaguing the country, including poverty, hunger, and insecurity. He stated that Nigerians are increasingly frustrated by the government’s perceived failure to tackle these issues.

“The President is not in the picture of what is happening outside the Villa. He has been fenced off and caged. Many of us won’t go through the backdoor to engage him,” Ndume said. “Now, they have stopped him from talking, and he doesn’t have public affairs managers, except for his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who writes press statements. Nigerians are getting very angry.”

Ndume also highlighted the urgent need for the government to address food scarcity, warning that the unavailability of food could exacerbate the current crisis. He urged the President to become more aware of the realities facing the nation, saying, “The President should wake up. It seems he isn’t in the picture of what is happening because he has been caged off by plutocrats. He should open his doors and meet those who will tell him the truth.”

The Senator also criticized stakeholders for not being sincere in addressing the farmer-herder crisis, noting that contributions have often been driven by ethnic sentiments. He further alleged that some ministers are unable to meet with Tinubu to discuss important matters, citing the government’s closed doors as a major problem.