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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, had taken a swipe at the proposed review of salaries for political office holders.<\/p>\n

Falana described the proposal as \u201cinsensitive\u201d in light of the country\u2019s current economic realities.<\/p>\n

The senior lawyer stated this on Tuesday, while featuring on \u2018Sunrise Daily\u2019, a programme on Channels Television.<\/p>\n

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, had proposed an increase for politicians\u2019 salaries.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to believe that the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, has not taken cognisance of the living standards in the country, particularly the harrowing experience of ordinary people.<\/p>\n

\u201cMajority of our people are suffering. Going by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, we have more than 133 million people that are multidimensionally poor.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is insensitive therefore for any agency of government, particularly RMAFC, to suggest an upward review of the emoluments of public officers,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, had taken a swipe at the proposed review of salaries for political office holders. Falana described the proposal as \u201cinsensitive\u201d in light of the country\u2019s current economic realities. The senior lawyer stated this on Tuesday, while featuring on \u2018Sunrise Daily\u2019, a programme on Channels Television. 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