Speaking with newsmen, Melaye said, “I do not have information about the number but I know vehicles were purchased for committee responsibilities. I know we have about sixty committees but only 36 was purchased. The walk in price for those vehicles is about N31 million so it was ridiculous to read on Sahara reporters that the vehicles were bought double the amount.
“Once you give out contracts, the public procurement acts require that you give maximum 25% profit. But this particular contract had only 10% profit. Senators are higher than ministers. It is possible that we should put into situation, the economic situation.
“The legislative arm of government is not the only arm of government . Director generals use the same vehicles, NGO of parastatals use the same vehicle, ministers have two or three of such vehicles in their fleets, they all come to the National Assembly and we see what they come with. Because of the economic situation, I can understand that but to say that we are not entitled to it is wrong. I don’t even need it. It is not our car, people forget that. It is a government vehicle and at the expiration of your tenure, you must return it or pay for the devalued price.
“People must understand these issues but because of the misinformation of Sahara reporters, with due respect, Nigerians are gullible. Once you pick a story from there, like wild fire is bring propelled. Let Sahara reporters bring a car dealer that will sell a land cruiser at 17 or 18 million. Even Prado is not 18 million. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ReplyDeleteAt this critical period when the economy is in limbo I do not believe the Senate ought to embark on competition as to who is riding the bigger S&Z between the lawmakers and the ministers. If the vehicles will be returned to the pool at the expiration of the current tenure what happened to the ones purchased during the last tenure. But for the current war being waged on corruption by PMB Dino Melaye and his ilks would have milked the nation dry. God save us from these gluttonous lawmakers.
DeleteDis man has started again. There is a difference between the senate and a senator. There is also a diference between legislative and executive arms of government. What part of all these does dis man not understand?
ReplyDeleteDino should be recalled. Frankly speaking he has nothing to offer!
ReplyDeleteWhich one of them has?
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