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The Digest:

Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume has publicly alleged that officials in the Presidential Villa are demanding bribes from individuals, including senior government figures, to grant access to President Bola Tinubu, describing the administration as being dominated by "kakistocrats" and creating a frustrating, exclusionary environment.

Key Points:
  • Senator Ali Ndume made the allegations during an interview on Arise News.
  • He stated, "If you want to see the President, they’ll ask you how much you’re willing to pay."
  • The lawmaker lamented his own lack of direct access to the President.
  • He described the government as being run by "the least qualified or most corrupt."
  • Ndume revealed his official requests for a meeting were met with bureaucratic delays.
  • He characterized the experience as "frustrating and embarrassing."
  • The Presidency has not yet issued an official response to the claims.
This explosive accusation reveals a storm brewing at the highest level of governance, where the gates to power are allegedly guarded by a corrupt and unaccountable inner circle.

Sources: Leadership News, Arise News