The presidency Denied a Salary Increase for President Tinubu and others. The Presidency, in an issued statement on Thursday, by Dele Alake, a Special adviser to the President, denied the viral news of salary hikes for political office holders.
In the press release, the Presidency stated that the alleged story is false and should be ignored.
Mr Dele urges the journalists and the public to disregard any information not approved by the official communication channels.
Read the statement below:👇
“We have followed with consternation the viral story of the purported 114% increase in the salary of the President, Vice President, elected Federal and State political office holders and judicial officers.
We state without any equivocation that President Bola Tinubu has not approved any salary increase. And no such proposal has been brought before him for consideration.
While we recognise that it is within the constitutional remit of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission to propose and fix salaries and allowances of political office holders and Judicial Officers, such can not come to effect until it has equally been considered and approved by the President.
It is important to note that RMAFC, through its Public Relations Manager, has responded to this fake story being circulated and has already set the record straight.
However, this unfounded story gained prominence on social media and in a section of mainstream media. And again, it brings to the fore the danger fake news poses to society and our national well-being.
The misinformation was, obviously, contrived to create ill-will for the new administration, slow down the upward momentum and massive goodwill the Tinubu-led administration is currently enjoying among Nigerians as a result of its fast paced, dynamic and progressive policies.
It is important to reiterate to journalists, media managers, and members of the public that stories on government activities and policy issues that do not emanate from approved official communication channels should be ignored.
Alake also advised Media Practitioners to cross-check their stories to ensure accurate reportage. That is the hallmark of responsible journalism.
Dele Alake
Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications & Strategy “
