The Centre for Anti-Corruption
and Open Leadership (CACOL) has challenged the Senate to disprove the
allegations raised by Chairman Presidential Advisory Committee Against
Corruption (PACAC), Itse Sagay, against its members, stating that it has been
on record that the lawmakers have shrouded their remunerations in deep secrecy.
Sagay had criticized members of
the National Assembly for their expenditure which he said was adversely
affecting the economy.
According to him, “From the
information I have gathered, a Nigerian Senator earns about N29 million a month
and over N3 billion a year. Basic salary N2,484,245.50; hardship allowance,
1,242, 122.70; constituency allowance N4, 968, 509.00; furniture allowance N7,
452, 736.50; newspaper allowance N1, 242, 122.70.
In addition, Sagay reportedly
said “Wardrobe allowance N621,061.37; recess allowance N248, 424.55;
accommodation 4,968,509.00; utilities N828,081.83; domestic staff
N1,863,184.12; entertainment N828,081.83; personal assistant N621,061.37;
vehicle maintenance allowance N1,863,184.12; leave allowance N248,424.55;
severance gratuity N7, 425,736.50; and motor vehicle allowance N9, 936,982.00.”
The Senate, while responding,
requested President Muhammadu Buhari to call the PACAC boss to order, accusing
him of spreading falsehood and making hate speeches against the federal
legislature.
However, the Executive Chairman
of CACOL, Debo Adeniran, in a statement, said
“Between the present NASS and
Prof. Sagay, we will choose the latter in terms of the zeal and dedication to
the cause of ridding our society of corruption. We know that the PACAC
Chairman’s integrity is a million miles ahead when compared that of present
NASS.
“It is extremely ridiculous to
hear the balderdash the lawmakers are trying use to divert attention for
fundamental issues raised by the Professor. They have for long shrouded their
remunerations in deep secrecy in spite of Nigerians demanding to know. Even
reliance on the Freedom of Information Act will not make them bulge.”
“If truly they are women and men
of honour, the logical response from the Senate should have been the task to
‘disprove’ the figures put forward by Sagay. We had said before that the
present NASS is apparently the most inept in the history of Nigeria with considerable
number of members having corruption cases.”
“We know it is because of the
vibrant role Sagay is playing as the head PACAC that always make the NASS
shiver any time he sneezes.” He concluded
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Nigerians should storm the legislative chambers and occupy both houses of thieving looters until they made their remuneration public for all citizens.The organisers of mumudondo are too stupid and compromised to do this I know
ReplyDeletegovernment should disclose their salary
ReplyDeleteThe president has not stay his stand on that we are waiting, as events unfolding
ReplyDeletePresident and his VP have already slashed their salaries Immidiately they were sworn into office. And now Prof Sagay has put his points visibly Senate should prove him wrong, not that he is disrespecting them , he is the chairman of advisory of anti corruption
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