National Benefits:According to Weh, the bill satisfies a provision as enshrined in Article 36 of the 1986 Constitution. There is an argument that the fixed remuneration as stated herein is annually captured in the National Budget which is law. The 5k bill, however, sets the stage for critical reform from fixed remuneration in the generalized budget law to a specific and appropriate legislation. Weh’ communication: “There is a phrase in Article 5 (c) of the Constitution that says “appropriate legislation”. An exclusively tabled bill is considered appropriate (draft) legislation for fixed remuneration by law.

Source: Front Page Africa August 25, 2020 23:26 UTC