Amid Controversy Senate Went Ahead To Distribute 108 Exotic Cars

A statement signed by the Chairman of TMG, Com. Ibrahim Zikirullahi, in Abuja, expressed suprise at “another demonstration of insensitivity by the Senate, which has gone ahead to distribute 108 exotic cars to members, in spite of the groundswell of voices against such a wasteful move.

The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), yesterday described the distribution of 108 exotic cars by the Senate leadership to its members as another demonstration of higest insensitivity to the plights of Nigerians by their so called leaders. 

The group, made up of over 400 grassroots organizations, said the Legislature went ahead to demonstrate their impunity, in spite of warning by the people that this is not the right time to embark on such wastage.

 Even after the Nigerian people warned that the decision to embark on such hedonistic acquisition in these lean times, would not be tolerated, the Senate has again dared the resolve of the people. “The gluttonous manner in which less than 500 individuals are cornering the resources of a country where poverty and many other forms of privations are the order of the day, calls for concerted efforts among citizen groups, to reject the reign of these thieves garbed in legislative robes.“

TMG is incensed that at a time Nigerians in many states are grappling with the difficulties of living life without salaries, and the dire economic conditions biting so hard, it is provocative for Senators to be living in criminal opulence. “Ironically, this is the same Senate led by a character currently standing trial over weighty allegations of false and anticipatory declaration of assets.