Bayelsa apc condemns life pension for legislators
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Bayelsa APC Condemns Life Pension for Legislators
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has condemned the decision of the state government to grant life pension to former legislators in the state.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the APC described the move as "unjustifiable" and "a drain on the state's resources".
The party argued that the decision was a clear example of the mismanagement of public funds by the state government, which has been plagued by corruption and misappropriation of funds.
"We condemn in strong terms the decision of the Bayelsa State Government to grant life pension to former legislators in the state," the statement read. "This is a clear example of the mismanagement of public funds by the state government, which has been plagued by corruption and misappropriation of funds.
"We believe that this decision is unjustifiable and a drain on the state's resources. The state government should instead focus on providing basic amenities and infrastructure to the people of Bayelsa State, rather than wasting public funds on unnecessary and extravagant gestures."
The APC also called on the state government to review its decision and consider more prudent and responsible use of public funds.
"We urge the state government to review its decision and consider more prudent and responsible use of public funds," the statement added. "The people of Bayelsa State deserve better than to have their hard-earned taxes wasted on unnecessary and extravagant gestures."
The APC's condemnation of the life pension for former legislators in Bayelsa State is the latest in a series of criticisms of the state government's handling of public funds. The party has consistently accused the government of mismanaging public funds and failing to provide basic amenities and infrastructure to the people of the state.