Fayemi cuts political appointees salary

Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi, has directed that salaries of all political appointees in the state be slashed by 50 percent with immediate effect.

The state commissioner for information and values orientation, Mr Muyiwa Olumilua in a telephone interview explained that the global recession occasioned by the COVID-19 is responsible for the move.

Olumilua further explained that it is appropriate to make the sacrifice for the welfare of Ekiti people at this period of emergency.

He revealed that savings from the pay cut will be channeled into the execution, and completion of developmental projects in the state.

He said the pay cut will affect the governor, the deputy governor, and all political appointees down the line.

However, Fayemi pointed out that the salaries of civil servants in the state will not be affected by this directive, and shall maintain status quo.