The RMAFC boss said information about salary increase for political office holders was not true, adding that their salaries were last reviewed in 2007.
“All elected people, by our constitution, their emolument is supposed to be fixed by the revenue mobilisation commission, but our lawmakers set that aside.”
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says the electronic data collection from states and local governments will be finalised in March.
If confirmed, Mr Shehu would replace Elias Mbam, who resigned to pursue his gubernatorial ambition in Ebonyi.
Elias Mbam, chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has joined the Ebonyi governorship race for the 2023.
The minister wants more money to address issues of “compensation, abandoned and ongoing projects” in the FCT.
