The Nigerian Senate has debunked allegations claiming that it is involved in determining their salaries or receiving special fiscal packages from the Presidency.

In a statement signed by the Senate Spokesman Yemi Adaramodu, on Sunday in Abuja, the Upper Chamber described the allegations as an attempt to “crucify the legislature by the centurions of political hypocrisy.”

Adaramodu stressed that no Senator has received any financial patronage from the Presidency.

He clarified that the constituency projects often linked to the legislature are merely suggested and nominated by Senators, following practices common in other democracies worldwide.

To set the record straight, Adaramodu stressed that the Senate only receives the salary allocated to it by the Revenue Mobilisation Fiscal Allocation Commission, in strict accordance with constitutional provisions.

He added that the Senate challenges anyone with credible evidence to present contrary facts, describing any suggestion that the National Assembly fixes its salaries as “uncharitable and satanic.”

Adaramodu further explained that “the Executive arm of government, through its various ministries and agencies, is responsible for awarding contracts for constituency projects. The funds allocated for these projects vary depending on the number of constituencies in each state, and the intention is to ensure that every region of Nigeria benefits from federal resources.”

As the country enters what some describe as a “season of political pontificating,” Adaramodu assured the public that the 10th Assembly remains a “responsible and responsive chamber.”