NLC THREATEN SENATORS: Return 108 Exotic Cars Or Face The Wrath Of Nigerians

 

The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on senators who benefited from a recent purchase of 108 brand new Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles by the Senate to immediately return them or  face the wrath of  Nigerians.

The union described the purchase, coming at a time the country is enduring excruciating financial crisis, as a crime against the people.

Reports said senators have started taking delivery of the new Sports Utility Vehicles, SUVs, since last week at the rate of N35.1 million per unit.

According to the NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, It was morally despicable and shameful that the lawmakers embarked on such acquisition when they were supposed to occupy themselves with issues that would benefit the general populace.

He added they considered it appalling, insensitive and greedy for the Senate to acquire 108 cars after collecting car loans in August last year.

Mr. Wabba said the prices of the vehicles were grossly inflated and as each car supposedly cost N35.1 million instead of N17 million and stated Nigerians are keen to know from where they got money for the purchase of these cars without appropriation.

He further rubbished the explanation put forward by the Senate to justify the purchase stating cars are not capital projects and added that The Labour leaders are calling on the senators to return the vehicles or face public backlash, adding that no one is above the law.