A Former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has made a remarkable move by requesting the suspension of his monthly pension and allowances as an ex-governor.
In a letter titled “Request To Suspend My Monthly Pension and Allowances,” Daniel addressed the state government, urging them to halt the payment of his entitled N676,376.95 pension and allowances.
The former governor stated that his decision to suspend the pension was driven by his conscience, moral principles, and ethical code, which advocate against receiving double emoluments.
He firmly believes that a serving Senator, who was previously a state governor, should not be entitled to receive pensions and allowances from that particular state.
Gbenga Daniel, who recently assumed office as the Senator representing Ogun East, was officially inaugurated alongside other esteemed Senators on June 13 at the National Assembly.
In his letter to Governor Abiodun, he emphasized that he has not availed himself of any welfare packages, including medical, furniture, transportation, and others since leaving office in 2011.
The contents of the letter addressed to Governor Abiodun read as follows: “I write to request the suspension of my monthly pension/allowances of 676,376.95 (gross) (Six Hundred and Seventy-Six Thousand, Three Hundred Seventy-Six Naira, Ninety-Five Kobo), being paid as a former Executive Governor of Ogun State.”
Daniel further stated, “This request is in compliance with my conscience, moral principle, and ethical code against double emoluments that a serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who hitherto was a former State Governor, shall not be entitled to the payment of pension and allowances from such a state.”
He then reminded the governor, “It would be recalled that on Tuesday, 13th June 2023, I was, with other elected Senators and Members of the House of Representatives, inaugurated as members of the 10th National Assembly.”
In conclusion, Daniel expressed, “It is pertinent to also have it on record that since I left the office in 2011, I have not benefitted from any welfare packages, be it Medical, Furniture, transportation, etc. Thanks in anticipation.”
Gbenga Daniel, who held the position of Governor of Ogun State from 2003 to 2011, has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to ethical governance and integrity in his request to suspend his pension and allowances. His decision sets an admirable example for other public officials, promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s political landscape.
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