House Of Reps Responds To Obasanjo’s Salary Claims, Agbese Offers Rebuttal

House Of Reps Responds To Obasanjo’s Salary Claims, Agbese Offers Rebuttal

Philip Agbese, deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, responded on Sunday to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent comments about lawmakers’ salaries. Obasanjo had criticized the practice of National Assembly members setting their own salaries and allowances, labeling it as immoral. He emphasized that it should be the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMFAC) that determines public officeholders’ earnings…….. CONTINUE READING

In his rebuttal, Agbese clarified that the current 10th House of Representatives operates differently from Obasanjo’s era. He asserted that the present House upholds “the highest level of accountability and transparency.”

Agbese stated, “While the former president has a point, his criticism is outdated. The issues he faced with the National Assembly during his presidency are no longer relevant today. The current representatives are committed to serving the public effectively and have made significant strides in improving governance.

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