The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed the proposed plan to increase the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria.
The party argued that struggling citizens deserve better pay, not politicians.
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The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) had reportedly suggested a review of salaries for the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the move as “tone-deaf” and a direct insult to millions of Nigerians battling economic hardship.
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“We are aware of the Commission’s constitutional mandate to review salaries of political office holders,” Abdullahi said.
“But proposing such at a time when millions of Nigerians are struggling with high food prices, rising fuel costs, and inadequate minimum wage only shows a total disregard for the people,” he added.
He further criticized the lavish lifestyle of politicians, saying, “How else are political office holders able to sustain their luxury lifestyles if not for these allowances? It is misleading to claim that their salaries are outdated.”
The party maintained that the government should instead focus on improving workers’ pay and welfare.
“For perspective, our national minimum wage stands at N70,000 per month, a figure that has been largely eroded by inflation, even where it has been paid.
“ Unlike public office holders, most Nigerians do not receive additional allowances to cushion the effects of the rising costs of living,” the statement added.
The ADC called for the immediate suspension of the plan, stressing that leaders cannot shield themselves from economic realities while demanding sacrifice from ordinary citizens.
“All government policies at this time should prioritize raising the minimum wage to a living standard,” Abdullahi insisted.
