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‘They were looking for aspirants with ATM’ – Bode George accuses NWC of PDP for 2023 election defeat
Bode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed his dissatisfaction with the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) for its inability to secure victory in the 2023 presidential elections. George conveyed his concerns during a conversation with journalists in Lagos.
He criticized the NWC for departing from the established procedures that the PDP’s founding fathers had designed for conducting primary elections and congresses. George emphasized the need to revert to these established processes in order to enhance the party’s prospects in future elections.
George stated, “I worked at the national secretariat for 10 years, and the recurring issue in every election cycle is quite straightforward. It began during Uche Secondus’s tenure, and I prefer not to air our party’s internal matters publicly. It is a significant crisis but a straightforward one to resolve.”
He continued, “They altered the manner in which the founding fathers had structured the conduct of primaries and congresses; I won’t elaborate further. This is the primary issue afflicting the party. Our party is not the property of an individual, but some individuals act as if they are working on its behalf. These are the matters we will address in our party’s inner chambers, and we must effect changes. This was the approach employed during my time, and there were no crises.”
George provided an example of the issue, mentioning how primaries in Lagos, whether for the governorship or other positions, involved outsiders who had no knowledge of the local context conducting the process. He criticized the practice of outsiders seeking aspirants’ favor and acting as their financial backers, thereby undermining the integrity of the primaries.
He called for the establishment of a reconciliation committee to tackle these problems and chart a way forward for the PDP. George emphasized the importance of conducting a comprehensive assessment of the party’s experiences in each state during the 2023 elections, suggesting that a committee should investigate and gather information about the conduct of primaries, financial matters, and political aspects in each state.
Benson Upah, spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has cautioned that Nigerians might eventually face petrol prices of N5,000 per litre.
In an interview with Weekend Trust, Upah criticized the recent increase in fuel pump prices and argued that it contradicts the agreement previously made between the NLC and President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He asserted that the Federal Government’s claims of restoring the fuel subsidy are untrue.
Upah remarked, “The subsidy was never reinstated as they have stated. So, what justifies the rise in pump prices from N650 to N1,500 or even N2,000?
“This situation suggests that we might not have seen the worst yet. There is a possibility that fuel prices could reach N5,000 per litre. We hope it doesn’t come to that, but if it does, it will be up to Nigerians to make the decision.”
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the receipt of a two million Naira bank draft from Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, a former student loan beneficiary.
This information was disclosed in a statement by Monalisa Dike from the Corporate Communications Department of NELFUND on Friday in Abuja.
Dike noted that Awomolo had received the loan during his undergraduate studies at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) from 1975 to 1977.
She mentioned that Awomolo had fully repaid the loan, showing his strong commitment to the country.
“The original loan amount was N1,000 for two academic sessions, which played a crucial role in his completion of the law degree.
“Although Awomolo had attempted to repay the loan several times over the years, he was only able to settle it now.
“In his letter to NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Awomolo expressed his appreciation for the student loan opportunity provided by the Nigerian government,” Dike said.
She added that Awomolo praised the transparency and accountability NELFUND has shown in managing student loans.
Dike emphasized that Awomolo’s repayment highlights the enduring impact of President Bola Tinubu’s initiative and NELFUND’s continued importance in supporting Nigerian students.
She also mentioned that the repaid funds will be used to support the education of current students in need of loans.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued a warning to the public about scammers pretending to represent the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme.
The NDDC also noted that registration for the scheme ended on August 31, 2024.
This information was released in a statement on Friday by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs at the commission, and shared with DAILY POST.
The statement reads, in part: “We have received reports of individuals receiving unsolicited messages claiming they have been selected for the NDDC Internship Scheme, which includes requests for personal information and an acceptance fee.
“The NDDC does not charge any fees for placing qualified youths in its internship programme. We want to make it clear that these fraudulent selection messages are not affiliated with the NDDC.
“Any official communication from us will only come through our verified websites and social media channels. If you receive a message like this, please ignore it and report it to the relevant authorities. Your safety and privacy are our top priorities.
“For genuine inquiries about our empowerment programs, please contact us directly through our official channels.”
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