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Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by Nobody: 4:24pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President
Muhammadu Buhari of trying to gain cheap popularity by
cutting his salary by 50 percent.
Buhari slashed his annual salary from N14 million to N7
million, and also rejected a proposal for the purchase of five
armoured Mercedes cars worth N400 million, for his use.
But the PDP sees the gesture as an attempt to play to the
gallery, saying the country has been on the decline since
Buhari assumed office on May 29.
In a statement on Tuesday, Olisa Metuh, spokesman of the
PDP, urged the president to stop “brandishing cosmetic
achievements and focus on governance”.
“As the leader of the most populous black nation in the
world, we believe you should not allow your presidency to
be pushed into the gimmicks of playing to the gallery and
attempting to use the dramatisation of promissory notes
and pledges by foreign interests, false premature claims of
victory against insurgency, dramatisation of salary cut and
rejection of official cars, all to gain cheap popularity and
create an impression that the government is on course
when in the actual fact, the new administration has not been
able to locate a bearing since its inauguration in May,” the
statement read.
”While we appreciate the symbolic gesture by Mr President
in ‘cutting’ his N14 million annual basic salary by 50
percent, it should be noted that Nigerians would not be
wavered by the N7million annual donation and rejection of
official cars, and forget their expectations for the
implementation of his long list of campaign promises for
which he was elected into office.
“The presidency should know that these orchestration, no
matter how populist it may seem does not in any way
address the burning issues of employment, worsening
security situation, decline in the economy, avoidable
inactivity in government businesses, and continued apparent
slide of the naira which has dipped from under N200 to the
dollar in May to an all time low of N238 under the APC
administration among others.
“Moreover, Nigerians cannot be overwhelmed by the
gestures especially given that they are pretty aware that the
salary is a mere drop in the ocean of personal allowances
and privileges that come to the president.
“They cannot therefore be deluded by impressions aimed to
make government appear to be on course when it has only
been a case of all motion, no movement, spiced with
unnecessary excuses.
“Nigerians, going by feelers have not been thrilled by such
orchestrations as other leaders who at one time or the other
adopted similar stance did not dither or become laid back,
but hit the ground running with governance. What the
citizens want is a government that is urgent in living up to
its billings and campaign promises.
“Instead of allowing his government to be taken over by
needless showmanship, Mr. President must realise that the
people would not judge him by such measures but on the
extent to which he addressed critical issues of governance
for which he was voted into power.
“The issue is about the president facing the challenges of
governance and assembling his team of experts and
capable hands to manage the economy, which has been on
the decline since he assumed office. It is also about
allowing the different arms of government, especially the
national assembly to work smoothly and encourage
conducive democratic environment where the rule of law,
personal freedom and security of lives and property are
guaranteed.”
The party accused Buhari of flouting his campaign
promises, alleging that the delay in the appointment of
minister has led to a drift in government.
“Perhaps, we may need to draw Mr President’s attention to
the growing concern that under his watch democratic
institutions are no longer free,” the statement read.
“While activities of the national assembly have been
disrupted, the nation’s electoral body has lost its
independence due to the appointment of an acting chairman
that is publicly known to have very strong relationship with
your good self and key members of your party. We have
also seen flagrant disregard of court orders.
“We also wish to bring to your notice, Mr. President that
Nigerians are now agitated that this government has failed
to hit the ground running as it promised. They are worried
that the president who promised to unveil his cabinet two
weeks after his inauguration in May, has, two months after,
not been able to decide on key appointments such as
ministers, secretary to the government of the federation
(SGF), a chief of staff and advisers in key sectors of the
economy.
“They are worried by the drifting of government business in
ministries, departments and agencies due to the absence of
political heads vested with coordinating of important
policies, which are now in tatters and taking its toll on the
economy as indicated in the terrifying crippling of foreign
and domestic investments and harrowing retrogression in
the capital market which has continued to lose billions of
naira since May 29th.
“Instead of engaging in pointless propaganda, the APC and
the presidency should be more concerned about the decline
in the economy with the continued fall in the value of the
naira which has descended from under N200 to the dollar
they inherited in May to all time low of N238 even in the
face of the president’s promise to bring it to same value
with the US dollar.
“We need to caution that the needless celebration of your
party over Monday’s change of service chiefs is totally
premature considering the corresponding urgency of
previous administration in this regard.
“Also, as a quick reminder, we wish to notify you that in line
with your promises, Nigerians are still eager for information
regarding the five million new jobs, monthly N5, 000 each to
25 million poor citizens, monthly allowance to discharged
but unemployed Youth Corps members, free meals to
school children and bringing the naira to the same value
with the dollar; among other promises upon which you and
your party gained access to power.
“Finally, Mr President may we restate that our commitment
to constructive opposition is due to our conviction as major
stakeholders in the Nigerian project that whatever success
achieved by you is not for your individual benefit or that of
the APC, but for our collective and common good as a
country. We will therefore continue to inform you and indeed
all Nigerians about potential areas of derailment, not with
the intention of embarrassing you and your administration,
but to bring good governance for the benefit of all
Nigerians.” https://www.thecable.ng/buhari-slashed-salary-gain-popularity-says-pdp |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by carzola(m): 4:24pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by Goovo(m): 4:26pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by piicity(m): 4:27pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
NO BE SO,NA SO NOW |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by Nobody: 4:27pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
[size=18pt]"As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and complete narcissistic m0ron."[/size] - H.L. Mencken, the Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920 |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by Nobody: 4:28pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
We only know the Dullard is oblivious of what he's doing. He's only trying to play to the Gallery. Someone shld teach him the law...How can a president unilaterally reduce salary without recourse to RMAFC? After all, looting doesn't look at salaries!! BABA MOUTH ACTION!!! |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by Dannyset(m): 4:30pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
Olisa Metuh, The Chief of Staff of the Wailing Wailers Association of Nigeria is at it again. As much as he's trying to cricise PMB, he keeps denting GEJ's image. Or he's forgotten that GEJ collected same allowances and salaries without slashing? He only did his salary a 25% cut despite all their stealing. So whatever he is saying should be reflected back to his former Oga. 3 Likes |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by olaboy33(m): 4:33pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
y didnt jonathan slash his own to gain popularity nd win his re-election................wailers wld continue wailing!!!!!!!! 4 Likes |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by Nobody: 4:34pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
is slashing of salary economic growth?it is just for confused sai baba goons. |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by Abugab(m): 4:34pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
Buhari lives an austere life and cutting his salary is not surprising neither was it for popularity as he couldn't be more popular than he is now. PDP with all the fat salaries and allowances during their stay in government still went ahead to loot and steal all our commonwealth. PDP does not have any moral right to comment on the issue of salaries or financial matters at that as they were terrible managers not leaders. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by Nobody: 4:36pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
the dullard may slash himself to get cheap popularity |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by vicadex07(m): 4:36pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
lol...see beefing |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by Nobody: 4:37pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
Olisa got it wrong on this. Just cos he reject car worth of millions and slash salary is now a crime? 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by kazmanbanjoko(m): 4:37pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
I knw say pdp must talk sometin sha. Well, let dem say. Na dem get their mouth. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by clefstone(m): 4:40pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
It is a fact that Buhari spends more than 7million naira daily |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by Yhunoos: 4:52pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
we NIGERIANS are happy with that decision.. Pdp should know when to open their mouth abeg. Wailing wailers indeed |
Re: Buhari Slashed Salary To Gain Popularity, Says PDP by Maghan37: 4:54pm On Jul 14, 2015 |
Within dis short period dat PMB as been president power Supply as improved d foreign reserves as increased 2 about 31billion & most importantly EFCC. As started funtioning again & dis is just d beginning. Peoples Demonic Party(pdp) as know right 2 speak because after spending 16 yrs they have little 2 show 4 it. 1 Like |
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