JUST IN: Speaker Abbas withdraws Counter Subversion Bill, State Concerns of the People

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has decided to withdraw the Counter Subversion Bill 2024 and other related draft legislation, following the agitations and concerns of the people over the bill.

According to the Speaker, this decision follows his extensive consultation with a broad range of stakeholders and a careful consideration of the nation’s current administration.

In a statement signed and released by the Media aide to the Speaker, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, stated that the speaker has decided to withdraw the bill due to agitations of the people

“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”.

Abbas, who also declared that he acknowledged the concerns raised over the bill, so therefore he would not look for means to disrupt the peace and unity of the nation

“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 reads.