Nigeria, May 11 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee in Bayelsa State has approved a "new harmonised salary structure," leading to an increase by over 3,000 per cent in wages for elected party officials in the state.

"The cumulative wage bill for elected officials of the party in the state will come to N306,496,000.00 monthly," the party said in a communique dated 8 May and signed by its chairperson, George Turnah, and secretary, Derri Wright.

The party in the communique directed Mr Wright to communicate the new salary structure to Governor Douye Diri for necessary action, adding that it hopes that upon implementation, the new wage will signify the party's commitment to the welfare of its officials.

Mr Turnah, a fo...