BREAKING: Prominent Senator Writes Governor, Requests Suspension Of Retirement Allowance Due To Him As Former Governor (PHOTO)

BREAKING: Prominent Senator Writes Governor, Requests Suspension Of Retirement Allowance Due To Him As Former Governor (PHOTO)

Senator Dr. Ibrahim Dankwambo, representing Gombe North, has advised the state governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, to halt the monthly pension and allowance of N694,557.82 that he is entitled to as a former governor.

In a letter dated October 4, 2023, addressed to Governor Yahaya, Dankwambo requested the suspension of his pension and allowance due to his new role as a senator.

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He stated that this decision was made after thorough consultations with pertinent stakeholders, including Civil Society Organisations. He also noted that it was a follow-up to his earlier communication to Governor Yahaya regarding issues related to security allowances for governors.

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The letter partly read, “Further to my letter to His Excellency dated  September 28, 2023 on issues relating to security allowance to governors as per approval dated 20/09/2002, yours of 14/06/2019 and Executive Pension Act of 2007 (as amended) and other matters relating therein.

“I have interacted with Civil Society Organisations , integrity institutions, friends and associates on the above and decided to put them on hold and make a refund as appropriate.

“I therefore write to request for the suspension of my monthly pension/allowance of #694,557.82 only being paid to me as former Governor of Gombe State.”

Dankwambo added that upon the termination of his tenure as governor, he has never benefitted from perks accrued to former governors, adding, “Also note that since I left office in 2019, I have never benefitted from any welfare packages, be it medical, furniture, transportation, etc.”

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