{"id":160933,"date":"2025-04-30T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/some-former-lawmakers-cant-even-afford-children-school-fees-ex-senator-naallah"},"modified":"2025-04-30T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T09:00:00","slug":"some-former-lawmakers-cant-even-afford-children-school-fees-ex-senator-naallah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/some-former-lawmakers-cant-even-afford-children-school-fees-ex-senator-naallah","title":{"rendered":"Some former lawmakers can\u2019t even afford children school fees \u2013  Ex-Senator Na\u2019Allah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Senator Bala Ibn Na\u2019Allah has revealed that many Nigerian lawmakers face significant financial challenges after leaving office, with some unable to meet basic obligations such as paying their children\u2019s school fees.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on 30 Minutes, a programme on Trust TV, the former representative of Kebbi South debunked the widespread belief that public office is a gateway to wealth.<\/p>\n<p>Na\u2019Allah explained that many lawmakers, especially those who entered politics without substantial financial backing, find themselves struggling once their tenure ends.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m giving you this assignment. Go back to your constituency or anywhere you know of people occupying public office, especially the House of Representatives and the Senate. Tell me one Senator or one member of the House of Representatives who had nothing to do before he joined politics and who, after leaving politics after one year, can even afford the children\u2019s school fees,\u201d Na\u2019Allah said, challenging the common notion that public office automatically leads to financial prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>He further emphasized that the glamorous image of the National Assembly is far from the reality for many lawmakers. \u201cSome of them ventured into the National Assembly believing that it is a place to make money, only to discover that they are going to end up poorer,\u201d he added, highlighting the stark contrast between the public perception and the financial reality faced by many former lawmakers.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the apparent wealth of some lawmakers, Na\u2019Allah encouraged the interviewer to investigate further. \u201cWell, that is how you see it, and that is why I am giving you this assignment. I hope that by the time you finish it, you will return to this forum and tell Nigerians what your results have shown,\u201d he said, challenging the assumptions about the financial status of politicians.<\/p>\n<p>Na\u2019Allah clarified that his comments were not meant to defend legislators but to offer an honest insight into the challenges they face.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe perception that the public has is completely at variance with the reality of what is happening there,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Na\u2019Allah also addressed why some lawmakers are persistent in seeking re-election, explaining that it is often driven by aspirations for higher office, rather than a desire for the perks of being a regular senator.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is an issue of hope. You are hoping that tomorrow I might be the Senate President, I might be this. That may be the reason, but not to remain as an ordinary senator,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>Na\u2019Allah, who served as deputy majority leader in the 8th Senate, lost his re-election bid in 2023, securing 70,785 votes compared to Garba Maidoki\u2019s 75,232 votes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Former Senator Bala Ibn Na\u2019Allah has revealed that many Nigerian lawmakers face significant financial challenges after leaving office, with some unable to meet basic obligations such as paying their children\u2019s school fees. 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