- The former Senate Chief Whip explained that the N14 million covers all expenses, including maintaining his constituency office, paying aides, and covering overhead costs
Former Governor of Abia State and current Senator for Abia North, Orji Kalu, has disclosed that he earns N14 million monthly as a member of the National Assembly.
Kalu made this revelation during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday.
The former Senate Chief Whip explained that the N14 million covers all expenses, including maintaining his constituency office, paying aides, and covering overhead costs.
He argued that this amount is insufficient to meet all these obligations, adding, “I earn N14 million for everything in a month. That is everything encompassing, the overhead, the worker’s salary, everybody.”
Kalu also refuted claims that lawmakers live lavishly while Nigerians face economic hardship.
He clarified that lawmakers are not provided with personal vehicles, stating that only National Assembly committees receive official vehicles. “No lawmaker is given any vehicle,” he emphasized, responding to public misconceptions about the benefits enjoyed by Senators.
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