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The spokesperson for the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Enemi George, has revealed the rationale behind the state legislators' rejection of the Christmas gift from Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
During an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a program on Channels Television that was monitored by DAILY POST on Thursday, George stated that he declined the funds to avoid potential legal consequences.
DAILY POST recalls that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly turned down and returned a payment of N100,000 credited to their accounts, labeling the funds as unapproved and unsolicited.
Regarding the reason for their rejection, the Assembly spokesman remarked, “We turned down that money based on principles.”
“There is no constitutional provision for such a gift. How can one justify it? The budget approved by the National Assembly does not include a Christmas gift.”
“Our rejection is not due to the amount being too small; rather, it is because I wish to avoid imprisonment. There is no constitutional basis for this kind of money. Which constitution supports it?”
“We are dealing with public funds, which do not belong to my family members but rather to the people of Rivers State.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Rivers State legislators reject the Christmas gift?
The legislators rejected the gift to adhere to principles, stating that there is no constitutional provision for such funds and expressing concerns about potential legal repercussions.
What was the amount of the rejected Christmas gift?
The rejected Christmas gift amounted to N100,000.
What rationale did Hon. Enemi George provide for rejecting the funds?
Hon. Enemi George stated that the rejection was based on the lack of constitutional backing for such a gift and the need to protect the integrity of public funds, which belong to the people of Rivers State.
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