“What is wrong with a former President or a President seeking to ensure that he lives a comfortable life after his presidency? Especially because we have term limits, knowing full well that you are going to demit office, you must ensure that you look for your future. We must not go from a President to rags,†Gopaul asserted.
He further argued that the assets of the former President can be scrutinised so that anyone can see how he has acquired his wealth.
At the conclusion of the debate, the AFC Chairman reiterated that there must be a cap on the former President’s benefits, since it would be unfair to the taxpayers for Jagdeo to build a palace and have them “foot the bill†for its upkeep.
He further argued that the assets of the former President can be scrutinised so that anyone can see how he has acquired his wealth.
At the conclusion of the debate, the AFC Chairman reiterated that there must be a cap on the former President’s benefits, since it would be unfair to the taxpayers for Jagdeo to build a palace and have them “foot the bill†for its upkeep.
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