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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion Bill which stipulates that any Nigerian who refuses to recite the national anthem shall be fined N5 million, face a 10-year prison sentence, or both.

The withdrawal followed the outrage and opposition that trailed the provisions of the planned legislation which many have described as draconian and anti-democratic.

The Bill “stipulates that anyone found guilty of destroying national symbols, refusing to recite the national anthem and pledge, defacing a place of worship with intent to incite violence, or undermining the Federal Government shall face a fine of N5 million, a 10-year prison sentence, or both”.

The Bill also “states that anyone who sets up an illegal roadblock, performs unauthorised traffic duties, imposes an illegal curfew, or organises an unlawful procession will be subject to a fine of N2 million, five years in prison, or both upon conviction”.

Also, any person who “forcefully takes over any place of worship, town hall, school premises, public or private place, arena, or a similar place through duress, undue influence, subterfuge or other similar activities, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of N5 million or imprisonment for a term of 10 years or both”.

“A person who professes loyalty, pledges or agrees to belong to an organisation that disregards the sovereignty of Nigeria, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of N3 million or imprisonment for a term of four years or both,” it also added among others.

But following the outrage and opposition that trailed the planned legislation, the Speaker announced the withdrawal of the bill, on Wednesday.

The withdrawal was announced in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi on Wednesday

“In response to the voices and concerns of the people, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., has decided to withdraw the Counter Subversion Bill and other related draft legislation."

“This decision follows his extensive consultations with a broad range of stakeholders and a careful consideration of the nation’s current circumstances".

“Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, a champion of the people’s interests, has always prioritized listening to the citizens and fostering unity. His decision reflects his commitment to ensuring that the House remains truly the People’s House".

“He acknowledges the significance of the concerns raised and the attention the Bill has garnered, reaffirming that he will never support any action that might disrupt the peace and unity of our nation".

“The public is hereby notified of the withdrawal of the Counter Subversion Bill and other related ones introduced on July 23, 2024,” the statement said.



https://dailytrust.com/breaking-reps-withdraw-bill-seeking-jail-term-for-those-refusing-to-recite-new-national-anthem/

Kingzjayzee:
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion Bill which stipulates that any Nigerian who refuses to recite the national anthem shall be fined N5 million, face a 10-year prison sentence, or both.

funny people

Lol! Bunch of demented, incompetent, clueless, animals in government.
It's like this useless government is desperately trying to force a revolution in this country.
What does Recitation of the anthem have to do with resolving the harsh economic situation in the country?
Useless Leaders with no sense of initiative, direction, purpose and innovative thinking.
Ndi ala!

bnsie:
funny people

Are you minding those things from the evil forest?

Augustine2244:
Lol! Bunch of demented, incompetent, clueless, animals in government.
It's like this useless government is desperately trying to force a revolution in this country.
What does Recitation of the anthem have to do with resolving the harsh economic situation in the country?
Useless Leaders with no sense of initiative, direction, purpose and innovative thinking.
Ndi ala!

Calm down bros

Senseless and bored idiots...

Lazy things!!!

Misplaced priority.
Jobless rulers.

"This decision follows his extensive consultations with a broad range of stakeholders and a careful consideration of the nation’s current circumstances".

So a so called Phd receipent did not deem it fit to consult with stakeholders before opening his teeth to utter such madness.

Bunch of mad criminal fellows whom the gods are desperate to destroy.
Make una continue to dey dance naked. E go soon clear una.

They are all bunch of shame, they are all like olu jacob in old age

Them don act their comedy finish

With this obsolete group of people in government at all levels Nigeria is total reverse gear

Let me give you laws that will produce revenue for government people like Dino needs to start paying tax for parking all those cars extra car tax more than enough vehicles tax but they won't because it will affect them too.

Good to hear the yeye bill had been withdrawn. Wicked people and supporters of bad government will not like this.

Cc
Helinues

I'm disappointed he is not going ahead with the bill

Very draconian and anti democratic. See the kind "mumuish" and senseless law wey people wey call themselves lawmakers dey make. This people are nothing short of clueless and brain dead. Person wey do us this thing really wicked ooo. I just feel like weeping for this country

I'm sure it's that vengeful actress that proposed the Bill to him in between mouthfuls of his cum
Reason he saw nothing wrong in it then

A highly anti-democratic bill that was conceived by a twisted mind. It sounded like what late Gen. Sani Abacha would churn out as a Decree.

Nigerians will certainly remember this whenever this Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen wants to run for a national office.

Leemzyy:
Calm down bros

Lol! I think you should calm down Sister.Why the agitating like a Rottweiler on attack mode?

Wicked man with evil intentions.

Is this the mindset of the ruling class in Northern Nigeria? Very devilish.

This reminds one of the infamous oppressive decree 2 and 4 of the inglorious Buhari military government. Tyrannical leadership always get itself consumed by its own iberiberism

Augustine2244:
Lol! I think you should calm down Sister.Why the agitating like a Rottweiler on attack mode?

lol u seem to be extremely annoyed about these government