Norton says he will accept 10 per cent increase despite criticising it

OPPOSITION Leader Aubrey Norton, despite his strong objections to the recently announced 10 per cent retroactive salary increase for public servants, has confirmed that he will accept the raise.
At a press conference held by the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) on Friday, Norton said, “Yes, it will be accepted”, when asked about his stance on the salary increase announced by President Irfaan Ali earlier this week.

Norton currently earns over $1.8 million per month as opposition leader, along with other benefits.
This increase will elevate his monthly salary to around $2 million. Furthermore, President Ali indicated that public servants would receive an additional eight per cent increase in 2025, which Norton will also benefit from.

In 2020, they claimed they won the elections but to date, they have refused to produce the evidence of their victory: their Statements of Polls.

In 2025, they claim that the List is bloated but again have refused to produce the evidence of this “bloat” by filing objections during the Claims and Objections process.

Worse yet, the bizarre reason proffered for not so doing, is that it will help the PPP/C!

And the icing on the cake is that they actually expect sensible people to take
them seriously!