Rivers NDC Candidate Dumo Lulu-Briggs to Reject Salary

Dumo Lulu-Briggs, the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, announced his intention to reject the salary and allowances associated with the governorship position if elected. Speaking to journalists in Buguma, the headquarters of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, he stated that the funds would instead be allocated to initiatives aimed at assisting widows across Rivers State.

Lulu-Briggs expressed his commitment to transparency in managing government resources, assuring the people that their contributions would be accounted for. He cited Peter Obi, the party's presidential candidate, as his inspiration for this decision, indicating that he would follow Obi's example by refusing to accept a salary and instead using those funds for public benefit.

He emphasized that the monthly salary would be dedicated to supporting widows, reinforcing his dedication to social welfare in the state.