Deji Adeyanju, a human rights activist, has publicly commended Senator Ndume for his forthrightness and urged him to continue standing by his conviction.
In a rare display of political courage, the Senator representing Borno South had spoke out against the federal government’s policies, despite being a member of the same party.
The action that led to the senator’s removal as the Chief Whip of the red chamber.
“Senator Ndume has demonstrated the rare courage to side with the Nigerian people, who are increasingly being impoverished by harsh government policies,” Adeyanju said in a statement.
“At a time when praise singers have taken over the corridors of power, it is commendable to see Senator Ndume stepping up to fight for Nigerians.”
Adeyanju urged the government and political leaders not to see Senator Ndume as an enemy, but to be wary of praise singers and sycophants who would rather mask the true state of the nation than tell the truth.
“Thank you, Senator Ndume, for your unwavering commitment to the Nigerian people,” Adeyanju said.
“When the historical account of this period is recalled, posterity will hold firmly that you did not capitulate to partisan fellowship but broke ranks when it was not fanciful to do so.”