Senator Ali Ndume, the Nigerian Senate Chief Whip on Friday, denied the reported rift with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, saying he is older than the Senate president and can advise him on issues concerning the Senate.
Ndume made this known while featuring on Arise TV programme, Morning Show on Friday.
According to Ndume: “I’m older than Akpabio and can advise him on issues of the Senate. I was the DG campaign of Akpabio, so by virtue of my position, I was his number one supporter and marketer to become the Senate President.
“We can disagree to agree, but not to fight. Myself and Akpabio are colleagues, we have the same interest.”
The Informant247 had in October, reported that Akpabio and Ndume were involved in a shouting match on the floor of the Senate, which led to the Senate Chief Whip walking out of the Senate while in session.