Senator Ishaku Abbo claimed his monthly earnings of N29 million are insufficient, stating he became poorer after transitioning from a successful business to politics. The remark sparked online criticism, with many comparing his salary to the minimum wage and questioning the disparity between politicians and ordinary citizens.
Senator Ishaku Abbo recently claimed that his monthly earnings of N29 million are insufficient and that he became financially worse off after leaving his successful business to enter politics.
Abbo’s statement has sparked mixed reactions online. Some users expressed disbelief, comparing his earnings to the minimum wage of N70,000, highlighting a disconnect between politicians’ salaries and average citizens’ struggles. Others criticized him for his inability to resign if he finds the compensation inadequate.
The reactions range from sarcastic comments about his wealth and past controversies to calls for accountability and better governance. Amid the debate, many voices expressed frustration with the disparity between politicians’ financial realities and those of ordinary Nigerians.
