Burundian president Nkurunziza to get $530,000 upon leaving office
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Burundi’s national assembly has voted to pay President Pierre Nkurunziza $530,000 (£400,000) and provide him with a luxury villa when he leaves office in May.
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza arrives for the celebrations to mark Burundi’s 55th anniversary of the independence at the Prince Louis Rwagasore stadium in Bujumbura, Burundi July 1, 2017./REUTERS
The draft law, which has been presented to the cabinet for approval, also awards him a lifetime salary.
It also proposes that Mr. Nkurunziza be elevated to the title of “supreme leader” when he steps down.
The new legislation, which was passed this week by 98-2 margin would also benefit former presidents but only those who were democratically elected.
The retired president will also get the same benefits as a serving vice-president for seven years after he steps down, and will for the rest of his life get an allowance equal to that of a lawmaker, the report says.
