Author: Abdulrahman Zakariyau
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum is assuring Nigerians and the organised labour of a better minimum wage resulting from ongoing negotiations. Despite rejecting the Federal Government’s proposed N62,000 wage, the governors are holding emergency meetings to find a mutually acceptable solution. Organised labour continues to push for a wage of N250,000, creating tension in the negotiations. After a marathon meeting that extended into the early hours of Thursday, a communiqué was released by the Forum, highlighting discussions on various national issues. This included the importance of the World Bank-Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up and the need for state-level implementation. The governors…
The political dynamics between Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu have come under scrutiny ahead of the 2023 elections. Atiku recently refuted claims that Tinubu solely benefited from their relationship, stating that Tinubu also gained significantly from his support. Atiku revealed that during Tinubu’s governorship in Lagos State, he sought refuge at Tinubu’s residence in Bourdillon, Ikoyi, when faced with political challenges. Vice President Kashim Shettima also acknowledged that both Atiku and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, received political support from Tinubu in difficult times. Atiku emphasized that without his backing, Tinubu’s tenure as governor might have been tumultuous and…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the National Assembly to investigate the alleged secret petrol subsidy payments in Nigeria. In a statement, Atiku urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to take ownership of its policies and be accountable to the citizens. Atiku accused the Tinubu administration of covertly disbursing trillions of naira for petrol subsidy while publicly claiming to have removed the subsidy. He highlighted the projected subsidy payments of N5.4 trillion under Tinubu’s leadership. In response, the Presidency denied plans to allocate funds for fuel subsidy in 2024 and reaffirmed the end of the subsidy era. Atiku criticized…
The Potential Merger Between PDP and Labour Party: A Look Ahead to 2027 ABDULRAHMAN ZAKARIYAU analyses the potential merger between the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party ahead of 2027, even as the meeting of their former presidential candidates, ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi continues to generate debate Political parties play a crucial role in shaping government policies by mobilizing voters and electing candidates. The possibility of a merger between the PDP and Labour Party for the 2027 elections has sparked discussions, reminiscent of the successful 2014 APC merger. However, skepticism remains after the opposition parties failed…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party are exploring the option of forming an alliance to challenge the current ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government in the 2027 general election. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, and the spokesperson for the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 election, Yunusa Tanko, discussed this possibility in recent interviews. The potential alliance gained attention after meetings between the 2023 LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and prominent political figures like Atiku Abubakar, Sule Lamido, and Bukola Saraki. Abdullahi emphasized the need for various democratic forces to unite…