Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of Ogun state, has said that he decided to stop his monthly pension because he does not want to be receiving double remuneration. He said that he was not entitled to double payment, even before a court judgement ruled that former governors should not be entitled to pensions if they hold other public offices.
Daniel said that he made the decision to stop his pension after someone pointed out to him that he was still receiving it even though he was now a senator. He said that he would continue to receive his pension after his term in the Senate if senators are entitled to emoluments.
Daniel said that he was surprised by the reaction to his decision to stop his pension, but that it showed that people are no longer happy with public figures and are sceptical that they will do the right thing. He said that it is important for public officials to set a good example and to uphold the values of society.
In summary, Gbenga Daniel decided to stop his monthly pension because he believes that it is wrong for former governors to receive double remuneration. He said that he was surprised by the reaction to his decision, but that it shows that people are no longer happy with public figures and are sceptical that they will do the right thing. He said that it is important for public officials to set a good example and to uphold the values of society.
