Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has disclosed the exact amount he receives as a monthly pension for his previous role as the state’s governor. In addition to revealing this information, he has also requested the suspension of his retirement benefits.
Otunba Gbenga Daniel served as the Governor of Ogun State for two consecutive terms, representing the Peoples Democratic Party. After his tenure, he was succeeded by Senator Ibikunle Amosun, a member of the All Progressives Congress.
In a letter addressed to the Governor of Ogun State, the contents of which have been duly acknowledged and stamped, Otunba Gbenga Daniel expressed his inability to continue accepting such financial remuneration with a clear conscience. He emphasized that his current position as a federal lawmaker makes it inappropriate for him to continue receiving the monthly pension.
According to what he wrote in the letter: “I write to request the suspension of my monthly pension/allowances of N676,376.95 ( gross) ( Six hundred and Seventy-Six Thousand, Three hundred Seventy-Six Naira, Ninety-Five kobo) being paid as a former governor of Ogun State.”
By making this request, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has brought attention to the amount of money he receives each month as a former governor and expressed his desire for the suspension of these benefits due to his new role as a federal lawmaker.
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Source:Punch paper
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