27 states broke – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has again confirmed that the country is experiencing monumental economic challenge.  According to him, 27 out of 36 states are broke and unable to pay salaries.

This is even as he bemoaned the failure of his government in Kogi, Bayelsa and Rivers elections.
“I am afraid I did not succeed in the elections in Kogi, Bayelsa and Rivers. I think that more Nigerians were killed or killed themselves in Rivers than in any particular state. At this stage of our political development, to remain brutal is shameful and as a government, I promise we will do something by the next general election,” he said.
He disclosed that government has recovered N3 trillion by the use of Treasury Single Account (TSA) even as he defended his frequent foreign travels.
“For globe trotting, sometimes, you need to present your case on personal basis to your economic colleagues and neighbours. Nothing is better than personal touch and I believe that we are learning…,” he said.

Buhari spoke at the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) National Executive Committee  (NEC) in Abuja, yesterday. At the forum, the first since APC mounted the saddle of leadership last May 29, 11 governor were conspicuously absent, confirming speculations that all was not well with the party. Those who attended were governors of Imo, Sokoto, Jigawa, Benue, Bauchi, Yobe, Zamfara, and Niger. Lagos was represented by the deputy governor.
In his address, Buhari identified security, economy and unemployment and corruption as the fundamental challenges confronting the country. “We campaigned throughout the country on these three fundamental issues and nobody successfully challenged us and these issues remained relevant.”

-Sun News