Ndume explained that his mother remained a Christian until her death and that he was originally named Samuel during his childhood before adopting the name Muhammad after becoming a Muslim.
The senator said his upbringing exposed him to both Christianity and Islam, giving him a unique perspective on religious beliefs and practices. He described his conversion to Islam as a personal decision and noted that he has continued to practice the faith ever since.
As the conversation progressed, Ndume addressed the commonly used expression that people are “children of God.” Responding directly to the program’s anchor, he questioned the phrase and offered his own perspective on the subject.
“You can’t say you’re a child of God. I don’t think you’re a child of God. You’re a child of your father,” the senator said during the interview.
The remarks have since generated discussion on social media, with some viewers interpreting them as part of a broader religious conversation, while others debated the senator’s views on faith and identity.
Beyond the religious discussion, Ndume also commented on the recent rescue of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.
He congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the country’s security agencies for the successful operation, describing it as an encouraging development in the fight against insecurity.
The senator expressed hope that the achievement would motivate security forces to intensify efforts toward rescuing other victims who remain in the custody of kidnappers and terrorist groups across the country. He stressed the importance of sustaining security operations to ensure more hostages regain their freedom safely.