A storm of criticism erupted in the National Assembly last week when the official opposition demanded the job descriptions of the president and vice-president’s spouses.
Emotions also ran high over a provision in the recently tabled Presidential Remuneration and Other Benefits Bill that these spouses be paid a monthly allowance equal to the salary of a deputy permanent secretary.
DTA secretary-general Elma Dienda questioned the size of the allowances.
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