Ben Murray-Bruce Blasts Nigerian Politicians, Says They Are Over Paid

Senator-elect representing Bayelsa East and Chairman of Silverbird
group, Ben Murray-Bruce has expressed discontent with the way the
Nigerian government overpays politicians.

The businessman and Silverbird man of the year also blasted the
government for its lavish spending on Nigerian politicians who, he
says do not improve the lives of impoverish Nigerians.

Murray-Bruce, who also reiterated that his intentions for joining
politics were clear stated that, he didn't join politics for money
because he already has enough money for himself.

The politician made his feeling know in a series of tweets posted on
his personal twitter handle; @benmurraybruce.

"A Gov who can't pay salaries has no moral right to a huge convoy or
to guest houses or to a private jet. Your workers must be your
priority!
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 9, 2015

"I'm not going to the senate to make money. I have much more than I
need. I'm going there to serve God by fighting for the good of
Nigerians!
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"When I see anger in youths on Twitter, I'm inspired to make a change
at the Senate. Don't stop being angry until you see results you want!
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"As far as I'm concerned, until all state workers are paid their
salary, no gov, no commissioner, no SA should collect salary or
allowance!
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"Nigerians are tired of politicians that deliver activity but get paid
as if they deliver results. Politics isnt a business. Its a sacrifice.
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"Let us settle this matter once and for all by agreeing that any
budget where recurrent is more than capital expenditure WILL NOT be
passed!
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"The hottest place in hell should be reserved for Governors who live
large at public expense while workers with children have not been
paid!
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"As I flew from Abuja Airport, I wanted to weep at the sheer number of
parked Private Jets. Extreme wealth coexisting with extreme poverty!
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"Constitution allows recall of your Rep/Senator at NASS. Tell them if
they don't support reduction in salary/allowances, you'll consider it.
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"Political parties arent your agent of change. These guys breath in
PDP and breath out APC. NASS must Remove Immunity Clause for real
change.
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"Why for instance does Nigeria spend tens of billion sponsoring her
rich elite to go on pilgrimage. Why can't they pay out of their
pocket?
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"Rich politicians get free pilgrimage, free medical, free police
escort, while those they represent get.....nothing!!! #Nigeriamust
change.
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"When we want to send athletes to Olympics we send our best not
minding their ethnicity. Yet we consider ethnicity in choosing
leaders! Duh!!
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

"It's unacceptable for a Gov who inherited a surplus from his
predecessor to leave debt for the incoming Gov and still want pension
for life.
-- Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 10, 2015

Murray-Bruce is known for expressing his anger on how politicians are
living in Nigeria. He promised to fight the course of politicians
having their salaries slashed.