Former senator representing Kebbi South, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has claimed that, contrary to popular belief, many members of the National Assembly end up financially worse off after their tenure in office.
Na’Allah, who served as Deputy Majority Leader in the 8th Senate, said several lawmakers enter politics expecting to amass wealth but end up poorer. He made the remarks during an interview on Trust Television’s 30 Minutes programme.
“Some of them ventured into the National Assembly believing that it is a place to make money, only to discover that they are going to end up poorer,” Na’Allah said.
The former lawmaker challenged the perception that public office guarantees financial comfort.
“Mannir, I am giving you this assignment,” he told the host. “Go back to your constituency or anywhere you know people occupying public office, especially the House of Representatives and the Senate.
“Tell me one senator or one member of the House of Representatives who had nothing before joining politics and who, after leaving politics after one year, can even afford the children’s school fees.”
DAILY POST gathered that Na’Allah lost his re-election bid to the Senate in 2023, as he was defeated by Garba Maidoki, who polled 75,232 votes while he scored 70,785.
