I can advise Akpabio, I’m older than him – Ndume

<p>The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has downplayed the reported rift with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.</p>, <p>Ndume said he is older than Akpabio and can advise him on issues concerning the Senate.</p>, <p>He spoke while featuring on Arise TV programme, Morning Show on Friday.</p>, <p>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.</p>, <p>“We can disagree to agree, but not to fight. Myself and Akpabio are colleagues, we have the same interest.”</p>, <p>In October, Akpabio and Ndume were involved in a shouting match on the floor of the senate.</p>, <p>The friction led to Ndume walking out of the Senate while in session.</p>