Ndikumana accused President Ndayishimiye of being a leader who constantly makes grand promises to citizens but rarely fulfills them, describing him as someone who talks a lot but delivers little.

He questioned the president’s management of the country’s mineral resources, saying that although Ndayishimiye recently announced the export of 400 tons of minerals, he doubted the shipment would bring in any revenue, as previous exports had reportedly generated none despite official oversight.

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President Ndayishimiye has often said that “God loves Burundi more than any other country” and that He has a plan to solve its problems, making it prosperous and respected  remarks that come as the nation’s economy continues to struggle.

Ndikumana countered, saying, “Running to divine explanations like ‘God will bring us solutions, He loves Burundi’ is not leadership. God loves all countries. You were elected to find solutions to Burundians’ problems. We didn’t elect you to ask God to do your job. God gave us all intelligence  including you  and He is watching how you use it.”

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Speaking on November 5, 2025, during a public meeting with residents of Matongo, in the former Kayanza province, President Ndayishimiye lashed out at Ndikumana, claiming he has done nothing meaningful for Burundi.

He said, “Faustin Ndikumana is from Butanyerera, Ngozi commune. Since birth, he has done nothing for Burundi worth boasting about. Even when he worked at a bank, he was fired for incompetence. He then ran to civil society to pretend to be important and started working with the colonizers.”

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The president accused Ndikumana of being among those who incited unrest in Burundi in 2015, saying he collaborated with foreign powers, became wealthy, hired eight personal bodyguards, and bought cars for his daily use.

He asked rhetorically, “If he doesn’t walk on foot, where does he get fuel? Where did he get the money to buy that car? He must be a thief or using funds from the colonizers, because someone who doesn’t work yet shows signs of wealth is clearly a thief.”

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President Ndayishimiye also made personal attacks on Ndikumana, mocking his private life and accusing him of failing to marry. “He has even failed to find a wife,” he said. “How can such a person advise Burundians when he doesn’t even know how family expenses are managed?”

The president concluded by saying he planned to meet Ndikumana one day to ask him to explain his plans for the future, warning that “if he has no intention of marrying, he may end up dying alone.”