Proposal life pension immunity saraki dogara self serving

It appears you're referring to the controversy surrounding the proposal for a life pension and immunity for former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara.

For those who may not be aware, the proposal was made by the National Assembly in 2020, which would have granted the two former leaders a life pension and immunity from prosecution for any actions taken during their tenure. The proposal was widely criticized by many Nigerians, who saw it as a self-serving move by the lawmakers to enrich themselves at the expense of the country.

Here are some of the key arguments against the proposal:

  1. Self-serving: The proposal was seen as a way for the lawmakers to enrich themselves, rather than serving the public interest. It was argued that the proposal was a clear case of self-serving and a misuse of public funds.
  2. Unconstitutional: Many argued that the proposal was unconstitutional, as it would grant the former leaders immunity from prosecution for any crimes they may have committed during their tenure. This would undermine the rule of law and the principle of accountability.
  3. Waste of public funds: The proposal would have required significant public funds to be allocated to the former leaders, which could have been better spent on more pressing national priorities.
  4. Lack of transparency: The proposal was shrouded in secrecy, with many lawmakers refusing to disclose the details of the proposal or the justification for it. This lack of transparency only added to the perception that the proposal was a self-serving move.
  5. Double standards: The proposal was seen as a double standard, as it would have granted immunity to the former leaders while other public officials who had committed similar offenses were being prosecuted.

In the end, the proposal was widely rejected by Nigerians and was not implemented. The controversy surrounding the proposal highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in government, as well as the importance of serving the public interest rather than personal interests.