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Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State advocates for elected officials to earn minimum wage amid Nigeria's financial crisis, stressing fiscal prudence and equity at The Platform event. He critiques extravagant governmental spending amidst widespread poverty and economic challenges

Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, has ignited controversy by suggesting elected officials should earn minimum wage, highlighting Nigeria's dire financial state at The Platform event marking 25 years of democracy.

Soludo criticized the lavish lifestyles of officials amidst widespread poverty, proposing symbolic gestures like donating his own salary. He called for stricter fiscal discipline and condemned excessive government spending, citing unsustainable debt and economic decline exacerbated by inflation and depreciating currency.