Ex-Gov Of Gombe, Dankwambo Request Suspension Of Retirement Allowance

A former governor of Gombe State, currently representing Gombe North senatorial district, Ibrahim Dankwambo, has charged the state governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, to suspend the monthly pension and allowance of N694,557.82 accrued to him as a former governor.

Dankwambo in a letter dated October 4, 2023, and addressed to Yahaya, called for a suspension of his pension and allowance following his senatorial position.

He disclosed that the decision was following due consultation with relevant stakeholders including Civil Society Organisations.

The letter read, “Further to my letter to His Excellency dated September 28, 2023, on issues relating to security allowance to governors as per approval dated 20/09/2002, yours of 14/06/2019 and Executive Pension Act of 2007 (as amended) and other matters relating therein.

“I have interacted with Civil Society Organisations, integrity institutions, friends and associates on the above and decided to put them on hold and make a refund as appropriate.

“I therefore write to request for the suspension of my monthly pension/allowance of #694,557.82 only being paid to me as former Governor of Gombe State.”

Dankwambo added that upon the termination of his tenure as governor, he has never benefitted from perks accrued to former governors, adding, “Also note that since I left office in 2019, I have never benefitted from any welfare packages, be it medical, furniture, transportation, etc.”