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Nation Stunned as SERAP Sues President Tinubu: Ex-Governors Cash In on Pensions While Serving as Ministers

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
September 17, 2023
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Nation Stunned as SERAP Sues President Tinubu: Ex-Governors Cash In on Pensions While Serving as Ministers
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In a startling revelation, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of allowing former governors, now serving as ministers, to collect both life pensions and ‘retirement benefits’ from their respective states. This controversial lawsuit has sent shockwaves through the nation.

According to SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, the implicated ministers include Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Bello Matawalle (Zamfara), and Adegboyega Oyetola (Osun), among others. The lawsuit, filed as number FHC/L/CS/1855/2023 last Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeks an “order of mandamus” compelling President Tinubu to halt these payments, citing the dire economic conditions facing the nation.

SERAP contends that allowing these former governors to collect pensions while serving as ministers is not only arbitrary but also an abuse of presidential appointment powers. This practice, they argue, is particularly unjust when compared to the struggles of pensioners who receive irregular payments, while ex-governors-turned-ministers enjoy double emoluments.

SERAP insists that President Tinubu has a constitutional and international obligation to end these ‘retirement benefits’ for ministers who were once state governors. However, a hearing date for the lawsuit has not yet been scheduled.

This issue raises a broader question: Should former governors continue to receive pensions, especially when they assume roles as ministers? It’s a topic that has long fueled public debate, with some questioning the fairness of this practice in a country where economic disparities persist, and pensioners often struggle to make ends meet. Nigerians have endured this issue in silence for too long, and this legal action might just be the spark that ignites a national conversation about wealth distribution and government accountability. So, dear reader, what’s your take on whether former governors should receive pensions while holding ministerial positions?

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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