- Chief Olabode George expressed concerns about the judiciary’s role in determining election outcomes and called for restructuring the PDP
- He emphasized the need for government action to alleviate the suffering of the masses and expressed his commitment to constructive criticism
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, expressed his concerns about the judiciary’s role in determining the winners of elections, considering it an abnormal practice.
George criticized the electoral challenges faced by the PDP in the 2023 elections and called for the party’s restructuring to regain its lost prominence. He affirmed his commitment to remain in the party and help rebuild it into a formidable opposition party.
During a conversation with journalists at his office in Lagos, George discussed the Supreme Court verdict that upheld President Bola Tinubu’s victory. He emphasized his belief that the judiciary should not have the sole authority to decide election outcomes.
Regarding the state of the nation, the elder statesman stressed the need for the government to take concrete actions to alleviate the suffering of the masses. He further stated that he owed President Tinubu constructive criticism without any personal grudge.
Tinubu Signs Supplementary Budget Into Law
The N2.17 trillion supplementary budget for 2023 has been signed into law by President Bola Tinubu.
On Wednesday, Tinubu gave his approval to the measure for supplementary appropriations.
At the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu performed the signing.
Earlier, the Senate has passed the N2.18 trillion 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill forwarded to it for consideration by President Bola Tinubu.
As requested by Tinubu in the letter read in the Senate during plenary on Tuesday, the request was given expeditious consideration.
Similarly, on Thursday, the Red Chamber expressly approved the budget after the Chairman, Senate Committee of Appropriations; Solomon Adeola laid the report at the chamber.