Lagos state former governor, Bola Tinubu has reacted as Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu makes move to remove the pension payment and other entitlements of former governors and their deputies.
It ought to be recalled that Sanwo-Olu had announced the decision on Tuesday, 10th November, 2020, while presenting the 2021 budget to the Lagos State House of Assembly.
As disclosed by Sanwo-Olu, the proposed abolition of pension and entitlements for ex-governors and deputies will reduce the cost of governance.
As Sanwo-Olu is being commended for the selfless move by the All Progressives Congress, APC, and other government stakeholders, Lagos state former governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has also reacted to the new development.
Nonetheless, reacting via a statement he released on Wednesday, 11th November, he described Sanwo-Olu’s decision as “a bold and courageous move” and called on other APC party loyalists to support the move.
In his words...
“Congratulations to Governor Sanwo-Olu on the Y2021 budget which he appropriately christened” Budget of Rekindled Hope”. This audacious and enterprising budget will empower our people and begin to rebuild Lagos State.
“In particular, I would also like to commend the Governor for the plan to commence the repeal of the Pension Law giving pension packages to former governors and their deputies.
“This is a bold and courageous move by Mr. Governor and I wholeheartedly support him. I encourage all APC loyalists to do the same.”
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