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APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by dre11(m): 3:18am On Apr 28, 2018
By Samuel Ogundipe



Despite the untold hardship being visited on workers and pensioners who have gone several months without remuneration, 24 governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have been mandated to contribute N6 billion at N250 million each towards the party’s upcoming congresses and national convention, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.

The governors are largely expected to cover their contributions using state funds.

The ruling party has fixed next month for its first nationwide elective congresses and convention.

The APC governors expected to contribute N250 million each include: Bindo Jibrilla (Adamawa State), Mohammed Abubakar (Bauchi), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Kashim Shettima (Borno), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa), Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano) Aminu Masari (Katsina State), Abubakar Bagudu (Kebbi) and Yahaya Bello (Kogi).

The rest are: Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos), Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa State), Abubakar Bello (Niger), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo State), Simon Lalong (Plateau), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Ibrahim Geidam, (Yobe), and Abdulaziz Yari, (Zamfara).

But as at February this year, 23 out of the 24 governors were enmeshed in one salaries row or the other, according to the Trade Union Congress. Only Lagos State has continued to meet its obligations to workers and pensioners, the labour group found.

Many of the governors owe salaries or pensions or both for extended periods that range between four months and several years.

The governors remained largely unable to meet their obligations despite a bailout extended by President Muhammadu Buhari. The president also released about N1.9 trillion to the states as part of the Paris Club refund windfall.

Despite the lingering crisis, multiple party insiders told PREMIUM TIMES in separate exchanges Thursday afternoon that the party had asked the governors to contribute N250 million each.

It is not immediately clear how the figure was arrived at, but some of the governors already paid while several others are still dragging their feet. It was also unclear whether their reluctance was based on economic or political consideration.

The N250 million is as much as the total monthly revenue of some states like Benue, whose governors have continued to cite poor oil revenues and other economic issues as the reason for leaving workers unpaid.

The developments further speaks to the huge responsibility placed on governors on the platform of the major political parties, a situation that in turn makes the states chief executives immensely powerful and influential in party affairs.

The sources who spoke to PREMIUM TIMES did not say what activities the party planned for its congresses and convention that would warrant a N6billion expenditure at a time the state and the federal government are facing tough economic conditions.

When contacted Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national spokesperson, denied that governors were being asked to pay, dismissing the claim as illogical.

But our sources said Mr. Abdullahi was merely doing his job — that of protecting the image of the party and shielding it from negative publicity.



https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/266466-despite-owing-salaries-apc-governors-to-contribute-n6billion-for-upcoming-congresses-convention.html

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by three: 3:28am On Apr 28, 2018
Sad stuff...


This people make PDP's ignominy seem like child's play

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by pode(m): 3:34am On Apr 28, 2018
It as be come usual stuff to Nigeria politics, so this will not be surprised thing to me
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by olril17(m): 3:35am On Apr 28, 2018

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by BUHARIISCURSED(m): 3:42am On Apr 28, 2018
cheesy They want to pull resources together so as to sponsor the only SAINT and only man with INTEGRITY in the whole of this country.



How they succeeded in deceiving Nigerians that buhari is the only man that is not corrupt still remains a mystery to me

It shall not be well with tinubu


Ortom go still donate after buhari send his men to kill Benue people lipsrsealed

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by enlady(f): 3:59am On Apr 28, 2018
I don't know what to make of Gov Ortom and the APC Benue reps at the national assembly. They are irredeemable sycophants.
The Benue reps were the most vocal in supporting Buhari during the rowdy session over the aircraft purchase saga.

BUHARIISCURSED:
cheesy They want to pull resources together so as to sponsor the only SAINT and only man with INTEGRITY in the whole of this country.



How they succeeded in deceiving Nigerians that buhari is the only man that is not corrupt still remains a mystery to me

It shall not be well with tinubu


Ortom go still donate after buhari send his men to kill Benue people lipsrsealed

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by BeeBeeOoh(m): 5:07am On Apr 28, 2018
I know Yahaya Bello will top the list of contributor's, that guy's stupidity and ass-licking is legendary.

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by CilicMarin: 6:41am On Apr 28, 2018
Online Gossip Newspapers. Our source this, our source that.

Buhari Till 2023.

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by SamuelAnyawu(m): 6:43am On Apr 28, 2018
Kwarrapt Gwavanars shocked shocked

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by valentineuwakwe(m): 9:31am On Apr 28, 2018
yet they can't pay salaries of workers and pensioners..what a wicked country we find ourselves.....even the minimum wage is still an issues not to talk of better welfare...now they want to delay workers April salaries with plenty grammar.....what a country indeed!

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by TonyeBarcanista(m): 9:35am On Apr 28, 2018
I'm sure Buhari will contribute 5 billion naira... #LazyNigeriaPresident

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by modik(m): 10:19am On Apr 28, 2018
APCheat
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by modik(m): 10:20am On Apr 28, 2018
TonyeBarcanista:
I'm sure Buhari will contribute 5 billion naira... #LazyNigeriaPresident

Ngeneukwenu
#LazyNigeriaParty
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by kenzysmith: 10:41am On Apr 28, 2018
am not a fan of Apc, or buhari, but this are cheap lies. we know there we be donations from governors but the amount for each " staggering"
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by asawanathegreat(m): 10:41am On Apr 28, 2018
Failure is Apc second name
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by ekems2017(f): 10:41am On Apr 28, 2018
There is God o! !!!!
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by yebzman: 10:42am On Apr 28, 2018
Our Money
God Pass Them!
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by bamoski(m): 10:42am On Apr 28, 2018
Any governor owing salaries that makes that contribution will die before 2019

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by DrObum(m): 10:42am On Apr 28, 2018
My people see una change ooooo

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by kaen1317: 10:44am On Apr 28, 2018
Even if they like they should contribute N1 trillion naira the election is already lost
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by Offpoint: 10:45am On Apr 28, 2018
First thunder for APC
2nd Thunder for those wey go vote dem next

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by davodyguy: 10:45am On Apr 28, 2018
Which state was left out?
They're supposed to be 24, but only 23 here
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by HIGHESTPOPORI(m): 10:45am On Apr 28, 2018
CilicMarin:
Online Gossip Newspapers. Our source this, our source that.

Buhari Till 2023.
Enemy of Nigeria

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by ehbellsho(m): 10:46am On Apr 28, 2018
its nt just fair. God wil judge o
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by Newpride(m): 10:46am On Apr 28, 2018
I find it difficult to believe this news,

And if it’s true, no amount of prayers, sacrifice or any power can stop the evil that will befall them within the shortest period of time

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by kaen1317: 10:46am On Apr 28, 2018
Anyone that contest against grandpapa will beat him hands down. Man of integrity with thieves as friends. Birds of the same feather flock together
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by Nobody: 10:47am On Apr 28, 2018
kenzysmith:
am not a fan of Apc, or buhari, but this are cheap lies
nigga, prove it.

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Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by kaen1317: 10:47am On Apr 28, 2018
Baba has gone to america. Baba the traveller. Almost all that supported him are seriously regretting
Re: APC Governors To Contribute N6Bn For Upcoming Congress, Despite Owing Salaries by kaen1317: 10:47am On Apr 28, 2018
President of Fulani kingdom

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