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Rep Urges State Governors to Implement New Minimum Wage

Akinlayo Kolawole, a member of the House of Representatives, has urged state governors yet to adopt the new N70,000 minimum wage to prioritize its implementation to alleviate citizens’ hardships.
Commending Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji for promptly enacting the wage adjustment, Kolawole described the move as a commendable step towards improving workers’ welfare. He emphasized that the new minimum wage reflects current economic realities and is crucial for addressing rising costs of living.
Kolawole, representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency II, stated, “Beyond legal obligations, the implementation of the minimum wage is essential to sustain the civil service and motivate workers, ensuring better service delivery and promoting economic balance.”
The lawmaker highlighted the outdated nature of the previous N30,000 wage in light of surging commodity prices and transportation costs. He also praised Ekiti workers for their support of Oyebanji’s administration and called on them to rededicate themselves to its policies.
Kolawole lauded Oyebanji’s focus on infrastructural development and workers’ welfare, urging Ekiti citizens to support the governor’s transformative efforts through prayers and cooperation.
He further called on governors nationwide to align their policies with President Bola Tinubu’s initiatives to create impactful programs aimed at improving citizens’ lives. “The President cannot achieve this alone; every leader must contribute to building a better society,” Kolawole added.
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Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.
In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.
“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.
He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.
APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.
Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
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