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I nearly got suspended for revealing Senators’ pay in 2018 — Shehu Sani
FollowIn 2018 Nigerian senator Shehu Sani faced potential suspension for disclosing the salaries and allowances of senators. Sani who was a member of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts had revealed that senators earned about $37500 per month in addition to other allowances. This disclosure caused an uproar among Nigerians who were outraged by the high salaries and benefits of their elected officials. Sanis actions were seen as a breach of confidentiality and he was threatened with suspension by the Senate. However after much public pressure the Senate eventually backed down and Sani was not suspended but the issue shed light on the excessive pay of Nigerian senators.
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- 1) In the wake of current events rocking the Senate chamber and the statement of former senator Sheu sani, is the senate chamber transparent and accountable in its dealings?
- 2) What protection are in place for whistleblowers like former senator sheu sani at the national assembly?
- 3) Did senator Sheu's revelation lead to increase in accountability and transparency in government?
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