The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) under the Administrator of High Chief Dr Dennis Otuaro has given more details on the delayed payment of the PAP delegates' stipends for the month of October 2024.

The clarification is contained in a statement that was signed by SA Media to the PAP Administrator, Mr Igoniko Oduma, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, and shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday.

According to the statement, the PAP Office has since effected payment since October 24, citing the delay in payment to delegates arising probably from the banks having issues with payment systems.

It appealed to those affected to be patient with their financial institutions which the PAP is in contact with, while assuring that once resolved the banks would credit their accounts.

The full statement titled 'Clarification On Delayed Payment Of PAP Delegates' Stipends', reads:

"The Presidential Amnesty Programme wishes to clarify that the delay in the payment of October stipends to some delegates is not from the Office.

"The PAP Office had since fulfilled its obligations in the process of payment of stipends to delegates.

"In fact, the Office caused payment to be made on October 24 following authorisation by the Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro.

"It is very likely that the banks of the affected delegates have challenges with their payment systems, and should be able to pay once they resolve the issues.

"The Office is concerned that some delegates have not yet received their stipends, and advises the affected delegates to remain calm as they would definitely receive alert.

"The Office is in touch with the affected banks to ensure that affected delegates are paid their stipends as soon as the challenges are resolved.

"The PAP Administrator prioritises the payment of delegates' stipends, and would never hesitate to fulfill the Office's obligations in the process of payment.

"The Office thanks all delegates for their cooperation and understanding.

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