Former federal lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, Senator Shehu Sani, has insisted that he received ₦13.5 million during his time while current members of the 10th Senate are receiving ₦21 million monthly.
Naija News reports that this comes amid the controversy over the monthly earnings of federal lawmakers, and the stance of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) that Senators earn N1 million each.
In an interview on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics on Wednesday, Shehu Sani maintained that the RMAFC is being economical with the truth and playing with figures.
Sani also cited the statement of Kano Senator, Kawu Ismaila, who attested to receiving ₦21 million monthly.
He said, “I was a Senator and I believe I had correct knowledge about what actually happened at that time and I believe is what is happening now. Well, RMAFC was just playing with figures, they were specific in saying this is the salary of Senators…
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