The news in town on how each of 360 House of Representatives Members is to get N17.5million for wardrobe allowance. and each of 109 senators is to get N21.5million. SHOCKING!!
Senator Dino Melaye, who is represents Kogi West senatorial district has strongly criticized the proposed wardrobe allowance,adding that the country's lawmaker should be ready to accept a pay cut due to the economic situation in the country.
The Senator expressed his opinion on Tuesday, June 16,while speaking during a program on African Independent Television.
"I solidly stand on what i earlier said about pay cut.there must a pay cut to Senators and House of Representative Members.
" You cant be talking about change and this kind of money in this country now when people are hungry.we must be sacrificious . We must show Nigerians that we must sacrifice by allowing a pay cut.He said."
Meanwhile,Ben Murray -Bruce, senator- elect representing Baylesa East has also added his voice to the discussion , in series of tweets posted on ,June 16, the senator noted that he shares responsibility of decision taken by the 8th senate.
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