In his reaction to the move by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to increase the salaries of Political leaders, Peter Obi said, it shows the “insensitivity of leaders”.
The former Governor of Anambra State said, the recent proposal by the RMAFC has caused “widespread anger and bitterness” among citizens of the country.
This goes ahead to reveal the “greed” in Nigerian leaders despite “faster-eroding living standards” Nigerians are enduring.
Via X, Obi reacted: “Prioritising leaders’ greed over Basic Welfare
“The recent proposal by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to increase the salaries of Political Leaders is causing widespread anger and bitterness among Nigerians, and we share the concerns of many Nigerians who question the necessity and timing of this proposal.
“Such thinking in the face of faster-eroding living standards of the people not only portrays the insensitivity of leaders but also exposes their greed.”
Obi said, the speed at which the RMAFC is prioritizing this “reckless” decision to satisfy the “greed” of Politicians over the “desperate needs” of Nigerians is “provocative and scandalous”.
It is “totally unjustifiable” that the RMAFC is proposing “over 100%” salary increase for Political leaders in the face of economic challenges.
Obi said: “The RMAFC’s reckless haste in prioritising the greed of Politicians over the desperate needs of the masses is not only provocative but scandalous. It’s a shameless grab for more at the expense of Nigeria’s struggling majority!
“The proposed over 100% salary increase for political office holders is totally unjustifiable considering the economic realities facing our country.
“We believe that political office is a service to the nation, and not a means to accumulate wealth.”
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition member urged the government to “redirect” its focus to making the living conditions of public works better, as well as, prioritizing the welfare of Nigerians.
Obi further reacted: “It is very disturbing that the RMAFC is prioritising the welfare of political office holders over that of security personnel, particularly police officers who are grossly underpaid and overworked. We urge the government to redirect its focus towards improving the living conditions of public workers, who are the backbone of our country.
“We call on the RMAFC to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians, particularly those in the public service, who have been neglected for far too long.
“A new Nigeria is POssible.”
