Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi and his deputy, Bisi Egbeyemi, have announced a 50 per cent cut in their salaries as a gesture in support of the fight
Members of his cabinet and other political appointees of the state will also forfeit half of their salaries in the same token.
“With promises made to the Ekiti people while seeking their mandate, coupled with the moral duty of improving their welfare, a time for making difficult decisions is at hand, and make them we must. “The pay cut will affect the Governor himself, the Deputy Governor, and all political appointees down the line. Salaries of civil servants will not be affected by this directive, and shall maintain status quo.”
Writing via his verified twitter handle @OlayinkaLere, the aide to Mr Fayose, said reducing salary of political appointees by whatever percentage “is a display of political showmanship.
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