Minority Caucus Sets Gbajabiamila’s Legacy as Benchmark

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, under the leadership of Abdussamad Dasuki, has pledged to set the legacy of Femi Gbajabiamila as a benchmark for effective opposition in Nigeria. During a visit to Sokoto on Tuesday, Dasuki emphasized that the caucus would focus on accountability and transparency in governance, stating that their opposition would not be politically motivated but aimed at advancing the interests of Nigerians.

He described Gbajabiamila’s tenure from 2011 to 2015 as a "golden standard" for effective political opposition in Nigeria's parliament. Dasuki called for stronger collaboration among northern governors to address issues such as banditry and kidnapping, which he noted have outgrown state boundaries.

He also discussed the need for state governments to implement salary increases without federal approval, advocating for a minimum wage of N100,000. Abdullahi Maigwandu, chairman of the Action Democratic Congress in Sokoto, praised Dasuki's leadership and criticized other lawmakers as "bench warmers.".