From Adia Jildo, in Juba
The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has raised grave concerns over threats of violent attacks directed at members of the parliament over allegations of receiving a substantial medical allowance of $40,000 United States Dollars.
The spokesperson of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) Oliver Mori, vehemently denied the claims calling it a baseless claim.
“The last time we received allowance for medication was four years ago when the members received fifteen thousand United states dollars which was half of the entitlement and up to now no money has been released for the members of the national legislature,” he stated.
The members are expected to receive the medical allowance according to the law yearly.
In a media briefing, Mori stated that the members of parliament are currently working as volunteers and attending sittings without any benefit.
He also spoke on the deteriorating health conditions faced by many lawmakers, noting that over three members have tragically passed away in less than four months due to their inability to access necessary medical treatment.
“This parliament is almost losing a member every 3 months because they have fallen sick and cannot afford treatment,” he told journalists during a press briefing in the parliament.
The government has released a one month salary for the civil servants and organised forces.
The parliament has summoned the minister of finance to the parliament for Monday on their decisions of paying the civil servants one months salary and the remaining balance of the payment.
