Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton yesterday defended his $1.8 million monthly salary following Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s charge of hypocrisy over the recent increase granted to public servants.
During a press conference hosted by the PNCR, Norton addressed questions about his salary, explaining that it was inherited upon taking up the role of Opposition Leader. He dismissed claims of hypocrisy, insisting that his critique was not about the President’s salary itself but about the disparity in how the 10% increase awarded to public servants affects lower-income earners versus government officials.
“In the first place, I didn’t criticize the President’s pay. I came in as Opposition Leader and met the President’s salary. I also inherited the salary of the Leader of the Opposition. What I criticized was the across-the-board 10% increase,” Norton said.
