Incoming Local Government Chairmen have been tasked by Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari to investigate and find a way to generate more revenue so that they can pay their employees’ salaries.

Masari made the call on Tuesday in Katsina while answering questions from reporters.

“In terms of funding local government councils, it is true that almost all local governments were overstaffed when we arrived.

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“We attempted to verify the actual staff on the payroll through table payment, but what we were able to obtain was insufficient to reduce the local governments’ massive bill.”

“We also discovered they all had genuine appointment letters,” he added.

The governor claimed that the previous administration had halted the payment of over 2,000 dollars in salary.

“We looked into their situations, and some were given money, while others were integrated because that was what they were promised during the campaign.”

“And, as you may be aware, oil prices plummeted as a result of this.” Local governments’ finances were also harmed as a result of this.

“You may recall that the federal government was forced to bail out the states.

“You know, there are no industries in Katsina State to employ people.” The civil service, either state or local government, is Katsina State’s only industry.

“Paying salaries and pensions is critical to the state’s economic survival.”

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“Some local governments have resolved the problem, while others are still working on it.

“We will be holding local government elections in Katsina state very soon.” Those new chairmen and leaders must understand that in order to pay their employees, they must improve revenue generation.

“Those who are unable to pay their employees will have to face their employees and explain why they are unable to do so,” he said.

Sunny Onuesoke, Chief Chief Sunny Onuesoke, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and former Delta State governorship aspirant, has reiterated that Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi’s recent outburst against former President Goodluck Jonathan is an attempt to deflect attention away from his ministry’s, principal’s, and party’s failures.

On Channels Television’s ‘Hard Copy,’ Amaechi claimed that the money left behind for Nigeria by former President Goodluck Jonathan at the time of his departure on May 29, 2015 was insufficient to run the country for three weeks. He stated that bandits and all other killers are a result of poverty, which did not begin with the current administration.

Onuesoke, reacting to Amaechi’s allegation at Asaba International Airport in Asaba, Delta State, said the Transport Minister’s allegation against Goodluck Jonathan has no iota of truth and is merely an attempt to divert Nigerian attention away from the administration’s failure.
Onuesoke, who described Amaechi’s allegations as an attempt to smear Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP administration, questioned how the money left behind by the former President could not sustain Nigerians for three weeks, as well as where they see money to sustain the economy for the past years.

He said it is embarrassing that a government that has been in power for two terms continues to blame a government that has only been in power for one term, and he asked when the current government will stop playing the blame game and focus on keeping the promises it made to Nigerians.

“How can a two-term President continue to blame a single-term President?” It makes me think they know they’ve failed, which is why they’re blaming Jonathan. They keep blaming Jonathan because their failures are right in front of their eyes,” he explained.

The PDP Chieftain argued that Nigeria’s economy was better under the PDP, while the APC’s economy is in deficit.

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“Under the PDP, you had a government that listened, had rule of law, and you could protest without fear,” he says. The cost of living was significantly lower, unemployment was significantly lower, insecurity was contained to a specific area, and electricity supply and charges were significantly lower. However, you are dying today and are unable to cry. If you dare to cry, you will be imprisoned. A 20-naira egg now costs 70-80 naira. 20 naira indomie now sells for 80-99 naira. 5 naira pure water now costs 20-30 naira. Electricity bills that used to be 1,500 Naira have now risen to 40,000 Naira with no light.”

In terms of bandit and insurgent attacks, the former Delta State governorship candidate recalled that Boko Haram activities were curtained in far into Borno state’s forest during Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, and that the ex-president almost silenced them before the arrival of this administration.

“However, we now have not only Boko Haram insurgents, but also ISWAP and bandits killing and abducting innocent Nigerians throughout the northern part of the country,” he said.

The race for the composition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national executive is currently one of the most hotly debated political contests. After numerous postponements, a tentative date of February has been set. However, no date has been set, leaving room for speculation.

Candidates for various offices, particularly the National Chairmanship, have been revving their political engines and engaging in various aspects of campaigning to position themselves as the best choice for the APC elite set, despite the open date.

Despite critics’ doubts about Governor Mai Mala Buni’s sincerity as Chairman of the APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Senator Sani Musa of Niger East believes there is no need to be concerned. “I believe we are prepared, and we will have a smooth convention that other parties will follow.” So far, all indications for the conduct of our party’s national convention are positive, in my opinion. As you may recall, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and the Governor of Kebbi State, announced the date of the convention after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House.

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States that have yet to hold their state congresses have until the end of the year to do so. The APC reconciliation committee is also working around the clock to find solutions to all grievances, either before or after the congress. So I’m optimistic that we’re on the right track and that the convention in February 2022 will be a success.”

Many people believe Musa is a brilliant legislator who should continue to contribute to nation building at that level of participation, which is why his interest in the APC leadership is surprising. His response may not be to everyone’s liking, but he is convinced that the APC national chairmanship is the next step in his political career. “One of the primary reasons for my ambition to lead the All Progressives Congress is my desire to be for everyone.”

I worked in both the public and private sectors before being elected to the Senate. Since 2014, I’ve been a leader in the APC, and from 2019 to now, I’ve been a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC). You’ll notice the consistency if you look at the antecedents. As a serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I am the Chairman of the Senate Services Committee and represent the good people of the Niger East Senatorial District. As a first-term Senator, I have provided excellent service to my constituents, and it has been an incredible experience.

So, like my current position as a Senator of the Federal Republic, my interest in the chairmanship of our great party, the APC, is a call to national service. You must keep in mind that as Chairman of the APC, I can use my experience in the Senate to more effectively push the party’s manifesto through the National Assembly. It will also put me in a better position to provide reconciliatory leadership, which the party desperately needs right now to get out of its current difficulties.

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And my leadership of the party will reaffirm our commitment to uphold our amiable President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR’s towering legacy and leadership, which has given our party an ideology and international presence, as well as his democratic ideals and work within the sub-region and Africa, fight against corruption, and efforts to provide security. As a result, a leader who will continue to support and pay attention to such progressive efforts is required. There will be a continuation, and all of my efforts will be directed toward assisting Nigeria’s democratic consolidation. It’s a necessary sacrifice for me to make in order to build our party and the country as a whole.”

Attempting to question Musa’s backers brings out the fighter in him. “It’s been overwhelming,” he said of the ever-increasing number of people who sign up for his dream every day. He truly believes he is the best candidate for the party.

“Those who are sincere across the party’s leadership at the State level, down to the grassroots, and back to the Federal level will tell you I am the candidate to beat.” Even my opponents know in their hearts that I am a better candidate because of my pedigree, contributions to the party, and sincere commitment to ensuring the party’s stability and success.”

Musa is confident that delegates to the APC national convention will be looking for qualities of a good leader to influence their choice, and he believes he will defeat other candidates. ” If you can develop strong leadership qualities, you’ll be able to inspire your entire organization, team, or country.” We’ve been reaching out to party leaders and members at all levels since the beginning of our campaign. Even in a hotly contested election, I will undoubtedly win.”

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Musa talks about the reforms he hopes to bring to the APC when he becomes national chairman whenever he gets the chance. “If given the chance to lead the party, I will completely overhaul its internal structures and operations.” I will adapt to a participatory and affiliative work style that will usher the party’s visionary and pacesetting leadership. My reform agenda for the party is summed up in the three R’s of success: reconciliation, reorganization, and redirection.

We must immediately and permanently reconcile the party’s disgruntled members. We need to reorganize the party so that it can effectively mobilize all segments of the country for elections, from youth to women’s groups. Finally, rather than wrangling, we must focus our efforts on winning elections and nation-building. We’ll have an inclusive leadership that is free of the dynastic politics, sectionalism, favoritism, money politics, parasitism on the public payroll, cronyism, and patronage that are ingrained in our political culture. We’ll lead a party that honors our founding fathers’ legacy by providing equal opportunity to all members of the party in order to build a strong country that is more tolerant, prosperous, and just.”

Musa sounded dismissive when asked about the threat that the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), might pose to the APC in the 2023 national elections. He claimed that the PDP is a shadow of its former self and that it is still a toothless bulldog.

Despite the fact that the PDP held a successful and rancor-free national convention, Musa claimed that the main party “cannot even offer credible stiff opposition as is expected of it under the current circumstances of our democracy.” Since its defeat in the 2015 general elections, the PDP has not recovered from the shock of the defeat, which is evident in everything the umbrella does right now. They are now promoting a scandalous mantra of “rescuing and rebuilding” Nigeria.

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I was going to say the mantra is ridiculous, but instead I’m going to say it’s embarrassing. It’s embarrassing because how can a party like the PDP forget about its atrocities in such a short period of time? President Muhammadu Buhari’s APC has transformed Nigeria into an infrastructure hub, with critical infrastructure in every part of the country, in less than eight years. The dormant rail sector has been revived; our airports have been upgraded to world-class standards; roads are being rehabilitated; social investment programs are reaching every home and individual in Nigeria; and, despite the intractable security situation, our valiant security forces are receiving support. All of this adds up to the party being the court bride every day.

The PDP not only crippled the Nigerian economy, but they also did everything they could to undermine democracy, particularly free and fair elections. Today, the PDP benefits from the APC’s free and fair electoral process, and it has the audacity to promote the insensitive slogan “rescue and rebuild.”

Musa is unconcerned about the party’s multiple crises in many states, believing that once he is elected chairman, his reform agenda will address most of these issues and reposition the party for the better.

“Disputes are essential in democracy because democracy allows for different shades of opinion,” he argued. This is not a disadvantage in and of itself because it allows people to learn from such disputes, and even cases that end up in court allow the judiciary to expound and develop the law on the issues at hand, setting precedents for the future. As a result, I don’t see how the convention will be harmed by disagreements.”

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If given the chance to lead the party, I will completely overhaul its internal structures and operations. I will adapt to a participatory and affiliative work style that will usher the party’s visionary and pacesetting leadership. My reform agenda for the party is summed up in the three R’s of success: reconciliation, reorganization, and redirection. We must immediately and permanently reconcile the party’s disgruntled members. We need to reorganize the party so that it can effectively mobilize all segments of the country for elections, from youth to women’s groups.