Melaye, who represents the Kogi West Senatorial District, also said that the country’s lawmakers must be ready to accept a pay cut due to the situation in the country.
The Senator made the comments on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, while speaking during a programme on Africa Independent Television (AIT).
“I stand solidly on what I earlier said about pay cut. There must be a pay cut to Senators and House of Representative members,” Melaye said.
While Ben Bruce went on Twitter to set the record straight that he remains loyal to the needs of Nigerians and was elected to the senate to defend their course.
“You can’t be talking about change and this kind of money in this country now when people are hungry. We must be sacrificious. We must show Nigerians that we must sacrifice by allowing a pay cut,” he added...
See Ben Bruce's tweets after the cut.........
The proposed allowance has caused controversy in the country with many criticizing the Senators for being insensitive to the plight of the average Nigerian.
The proposed allowance has caused controversy in the country with many criticizing the Senators for being insensitive to the plight of the average Nigerian.
Melaye and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce were especially criticized due to earlier anti-extravagance statements credited to them.
My attention had been drawn to news reports about intended payments to be made to Federal Legislators.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 16, 2015
To the best of my knowledge, these payments were not discussed at plenary or in private.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 16, 2015
My investigations establish that payments to be made are those independently decided upon by the RMAFC.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 16, 2015
There is such a thing as collective responsibility. As a senator, I share responsibility of decisions taken by the 8th Senate.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 16, 2015
I only control my actions. The best I can do is influence the actions of my colleagues in the Senate. Nations change over time not overnight
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 16, 2015
This fight can only be effective if I build coalitions with my colleagues. This fight will be dead on arrival if I alienate them.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 16, 2015
Let me assure my constituents and the rest of Nigeria that I remain committed to fighting for their interests.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 16, 2015
I urge patience and understanding from all Nigerians even as I assure you that I, Ben Murray Bruce, will continue to be on your side.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 16, 2015
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