Former Senator Shehu Sani has accused the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) of being misleading about the actual earnings of Nigerian senators. Sani, who had previously disclosed that senators receive a monthly running cost of ₦13.5 million in addition to a ₦750,000 salary, challenged RMAFC’s claim that senators earn only ₦1 million monthly....For More READ THE FULL STORY▶▶
In response to RMAFC’s denial of his earlier statement, Sani argued that the commission is not being transparent with Nigerians regarding the full compensation of senators, although he acknowledged their reluctance to fully disclose the figures. Sani pointed out that while RMAFC cited the official salary, they avoided mentioning the significant monthly running costs associated with the role.
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In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, Sani remarked, “RMAFC specifically quoted the salary figure earned by lawmakers but evaded the total monthly running cost per legislator. Nevertheless, I understand their apprehension.”
This controversy comes amid recent criticism by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who condemned federal lawmakers for allegedly setting their own salaries, calling the practice “immoral.”....For More READ THE FULL STORY▶▶
