Social media users have labelled former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, a liar following his claims that his monthly salary as a Speaker was N400,000, while he received a total allowance of N25 million during his tenure.
Dogara who made the revelation on Wednesday at a two-day open week public engagement organised by the House of Representatives in Abuja, said there was a misconception on the perceived huge salaries and allowances drawn by members of the National Assembly as it gives a negative image, leading to them being called thieves at public events.
He added that it was important Nigerians allow their representatives to work and limit the financial demands on them.
