In a follow up to our article reporting on the number of political appointees presently under investigation by various Parliamentary Investigation Committees, and how there was at least one comment made about the potential politicking motivations behind the investigations, we considered it pertinent to share this piece of information:

Chief Prosecutor Keriako Tobiko has declared that ministers who have to ‘step aside to pave the way for investigation’ will be entitled to their full pay. “My understanding is that when you step aside, you are not sacked, therefore ideally, you retain all privileges of the office, but not perform the functions”, he stated.

What do you think Forum? Is it the price of fairness and a fair price to pay?