This disclosure, which was made by Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila of Kano State, has sparked widespread controversy and drawn sharp criticism from various quarters, with Falana threatening legal action if the payments are not halted.
In a press statement, Falana condemned the National Assembly’s decision to increase the monthly allowances of Senators from N14 million to N21 million, describing the move as “illegal and contemptuous.”