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Middle Belt Forum President Bitrus Calls For Sanctions On Senators’ Salaries And Criticizes National Assembly
Middle Belt Forum President Bitrus Calls For Sanctions On Senators’ Salaries And Criticizes National Assembly....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Dr. Pogu Bitrus, President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), has weighed in on the ongoing controversy regarding Nigerian senators’ salaries, asserting that lawmakers should face sanctions for receiving amounts above those set by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). This commission is responsible for determining the salaries of public servants in Nigeria…… CONTINUE READING
In an interview with DAILY POST, Bitrus also discussed the recent nationwide hunger protests and the call for Nigeria’s disintegration by northern elder Prof. Ango Abdullahi.
The debate over senators’ salaries has intensified, with RMAFC claiming each senator earns N1.06 million monthly, while a senator from Kano has reportedly stated he earns N21 million. Bitrus criticized the senators for defying RMAFC’s salary guidelines and described their actions as a breach of national law. He emphasized the need for sanctions and accountability, suggesting that the Nigerian people must demand adherence to these regulations.
Bitrus further criticized the current government system, claiming it fosters such defiance by allowing unchecked behavior from the national assembly. He argued that the existing constitution is flawed and proposed revisiting the 1963 constitution, incorporating improvements from the 2014 confab report, to create a more effective legal framework.
On the recently withdrawn counter-subversion bill by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Bitrus acknowledged the bill’s withdrawal as a positive response to public outcry but emphasized that such bills should not have been proposed in the first place.
Regarding the allegations of financial misconduct within the House of Representatives Committees on Petroleum, Bitrus supported calls for a thorough investigation and appropriate sanctions for those involved. He attributed widespread corruption to a deficient system and called for a return to a constitution that fosters accountability and proper revenue management.
Reflecting on the nationwide hunger protests from August 1 to 10, Bitrus noted that while protests are a democratic right, they should not escalate into violence or destruction. He expressed concern over the severity of protests in some northern states and stressed the importance of resolving grievances through dialogue rather than destructive actions.
Finally, Bitrus responded to Prof. Ango Abdullahi’s suggestion about reevaluating the 1914 amalgamation, stating that the Middle Belt Forum remains committed to Nigeria’s unity. He clarified that the Middle Belt, historically distinct from northern regions, is committed to staying within Nigeria and working with others who share a belief in the country’s unity.
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