Politiics/Governance
N’Assembly Speaker Withdraws Counter Subversion Bill After Public Pressure
Reported by Ayooluwa Afolabi
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas has withdrawn the controversial counter-subversion bill seeking penalties for refusing to recite the national anthem, destroying national symbols, or defacing places of worship.
Recall that the Counter Subversion Bill, 2024 (HB. 1652) was introduced on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, with Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, as the sponsor.
The clauses of the bill, which had only passed for first reading, surfaced in both traditional and online media, sparking controversies.
The bill proposed a 25-year imprisonment or N10m fine, or both, for any person convicted of making a statement or taking an action that leads to separatist agitation or inter-group or sectional conflict in the country.
The bill also 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 N5m, a 10-year prison sentence, or both.
According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Musa Krishi in Abuja on Wednesday, Abbas said the decision follows his extensive consultations with a broad range of stakeholders and a careful consideration of the nation’s current circumstances.
The statement reads “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.
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