The House of Representatives announced recently in a press statement that the Counter Subversion Bill have been withdrawn as a result of the reactions cause by the bill. The press statement below:
Press Statement from the Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives
August 14, 2024
WITHDRAWAL OF THE COUNTER SUBVERSION BILL AND OTHER RELATED BILLS
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 prioritised listening to the citizens and fostering unity. His decision reflects his commitment to ensuring that the House remains truly the People's House.
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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.
Signed:
Musa Abdullahi Krishi,
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker,
Nigeria House of Representatives
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