Atiku Criticizes House Of Representatives, Says Issue Lies In Allowances, Not Salaries

Atiku Criticizes House Of Representatives, Says Issue Lies In Allowances, Not Salaries

Naija News reported a recent development where the House of Representatives adopted an amendment proposed by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu on Thursday. This amendment called for lawmakers to voluntarily sacrifice 50% of their monthly salaries of N600,000 to aid the federal government’s efforts in tackling the escalating cost of food items and easing the hardship faced by Nigerians……. CONTINUE READING 

The motion, aimed at supporting humanitarian efforts, was passed and referred to the committees on Humanitarian Affairs, Finance, and Budget for implementation. This decision means each legislator will contribute N300,000 monthly, totaling N108 million monthly and N648 million over six months to the federal government.

However, in a statement on X, Atiku criticized the move, suggesting that lawmakers should instead reduce their allowances rather than their salaries. Atiku argued against excessive spending and non-essential expenditures, emphasizing the need for comprehensive cost-cutting measures across government operations.

He remarked, “The real issue lies in allowances, not salaries. There is excessive waste and misallocation of resources. We urgently need cuts across all unnecessary expenses. We can no longer afford to borrow funds to cover government inefficiencies.