PDP Governors Forum Calls for New Revenue Allocation Formula and Condemns Zamfara and Plateau Rulings

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, led by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, has expressed confidence in the judiciary to do justice in cases where their party recorded temporary setbacks. In a communique issued after their meeting on Thursday in Abuja, the forum called for a new revenue allocation formula that would give more money to states and local governments.

Key Takeaways:

• The PDP Governors Forum expressed confidence in the judiciary, stating that the Supreme Court will do justice in cases where their party recorded temporary setbacks like Zamfara and Plateau.
• The forum called for a new revenue allocation formula that would give more money to states and local governments to enhance their development and economic growth.
• The meeting reviewed the recent judgments of the Court of Appeal concerning governors of various states and noted the mixed outcomes.
• The governors expressed their support for the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate allegations of pre-filled result sheets prior to the election in some polling units.
• The forum was attended by governors and deputy governors from Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Plateau, Enugu, Osun, and Zamfara states.

Statistics:

• 7 states were mentioned as being affected by the PDP Governors Forum's concerns, including Zamfara, Plateau, Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo, Akwa Ibom, and Osun.
• The meeting was attended by 7 governors and deputy governors from different states.

Sources:

• (https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/645918-apc-pdp-react-to-appeal-court-judgement-on-nasarawa-governorship-election.html)
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