The Management of the National Assembly has denied paying a holiday largesse to Senators contrary to the disclosure by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio,
Nigerians, however, took to social media to berate the Senate President and his colleagues for allegedly feeding fat on the nation’s commonwealth at a time majority of Nigerians were facing economic challenges occasioned by Federal Government’s policy of petrol subsidy removal, among others.
But, a statement signed by the Secretary, Research & Information on behalf of the Clerk to the National Assembly , Dr. Ali B. Umoru, on Tuesday, a copy of which was obtained by LEADERSHIP, said the N2million payment to the lawmakers wasn’t a new development or privilege, but an entitlement backed by the Appropriation Law for the running of their offices.
“The allocation for running costs is not a new development; it has been a standard practice. These funds are utilized to facilitate various activities that directly contribute to effective representation, legislative activities and other initiatives aimed at serving the interests of the people.
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