Senator-elect representing Bayelsa East and Chairman of Silverbird group, Ben Murray-Bruce has expressed discontent with the way the Nigerian government overpays politicians.
The businessman and Silverbird
man of the year also blasted the government for its lavish spending on Nigerian politicians who, he says do not improve the lives of impoverish Nigerians. Murray-Bruce, who also reiterated that his intentions for joining politics were clear stated that, he didn’t join politics for money because he already has enough money for himself. The politician made his feeling know in a series of tweets posted on his personal twitter handle; @benmurraybruce. A Gov who can’t pay salaries has no moral right to a huge convoy or to guest houses or to a private jet. Your workers must be your priority! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 9, 2015 I’m not going to the senate to make money. I have much more than I need. I’m going there to serve God by fighting for the good of Nigerians! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 When I see anger in youths on Twitter, I’m inspired to make a change at the Senate. Don’t stop being angry until you see results you want! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 As far as I’m concerned, until all state workers are paid their salary, no gov, no commissioner, no SA should collect salary or allowance! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Nigerians are tired of politicians that deliver activity but get paid as if they deliver results. Politics isnt a business. Its a sacrifice. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Let us settle this matter once and for all by agreeing that any budget where recurrent is more than capital expenditure WILL NOT be passed! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 The hottest place in hell should be reserved for Governors who live large at public expense while workers with children have not been paid! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 As I flew from Abuja Airport, I wanted to weep at the sheer number of parked Private Jets. Extreme wealth coexisting with extreme poverty! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Constitution allows recall of your Rep/Senator at NASS. Tell them if they don’t support reduction in salary/allowances, you’ll consider it. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Political parties arent your agent of change. These guys breath in PDP and breath out APC. NASS must Remove Immunity Clause for real change. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Why for instance does Nigeria spend tens of billion sponsoring her rich elite to go on pilgrimage. Why can’t they pay out of their pocket? — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Rich politicians get free pilgrimage, free medical, free police escort, while those they represent get…..nothing!!! #Nigeriamustchange. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 When we want to send athletes to Olympics we send our best not minding their ethnicity. Yet we consider ethnicity in choosing leaders! Duh!! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 It’s unacceptable for a Gov who inherited a surplus from his predecessor to leave debt for the incoming Gov and still want pension for life. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Murray-Bruce is known for expressing his anger on how politicians are living in Nigeria. He promised to fight the course of politicians having their salaries slashed.
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man of the year also blasted the government for its lavish spending on Nigerian politicians who, he says do not improve the lives of impoverish Nigerians. Murray-Bruce, who also reiterated that his intentions for joining politics were clear stated that, he didn’t join politics for money because he already has enough money for himself. The politician made his feeling know in a series of tweets posted on his personal twitter handle; @benmurraybruce. A Gov who can’t pay salaries has no moral right to a huge convoy or to guest houses or to a private jet. Your workers must be your priority! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 9, 2015 I’m not going to the senate to make money. I have much more than I need. I’m going there to serve God by fighting for the good of Nigerians! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 When I see anger in youths on Twitter, I’m inspired to make a change at the Senate. Don’t stop being angry until you see results you want! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 As far as I’m concerned, until all state workers are paid their salary, no gov, no commissioner, no SA should collect salary or allowance! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Nigerians are tired of politicians that deliver activity but get paid as if they deliver results. Politics isnt a business. Its a sacrifice. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Let us settle this matter once and for all by agreeing that any budget where recurrent is more than capital expenditure WILL NOT be passed! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 The hottest place in hell should be reserved for Governors who live large at public expense while workers with children have not been paid! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 As I flew from Abuja Airport, I wanted to weep at the sheer number of parked Private Jets. Extreme wealth coexisting with extreme poverty! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Constitution allows recall of your Rep/Senator at NASS. Tell them if they don’t support reduction in salary/allowances, you’ll consider it. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Political parties arent your agent of change. These guys breath in PDP and breath out APC. NASS must Remove Immunity Clause for real change. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Why for instance does Nigeria spend tens of billion sponsoring her rich elite to go on pilgrimage. Why can’t they pay out of their pocket? — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Rich politicians get free pilgrimage, free medical, free police escort, while those they represent get…..nothing!!! #Nigeriamustchange. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 When we want to send athletes to Olympics we send our best not minding their ethnicity. Yet we consider ethnicity in choosing leaders! Duh!! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 It’s unacceptable for a Gov who inherited a surplus from his predecessor to leave debt for the incoming Gov and still want pension for life. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015 Murray-Bruce is known for expressing his anger on how politicians are living in Nigeria. He promised to fight the course of politicians having their salaries slashed.
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