Hunger protest: Reps hold emergency session Wednesday

Ahead of the August 1 nationwide protest, the House of Representatives has scheduled an emergency Plenary for Wednesday, July 31.

Speaker Abbas Tajudeen in the memo directed the lawmakers to attend the plenary “as important matters will be deliberated upon during this session”.

This is contained in an internal memo sent to the members, dated July 28, 2024 as talks of the planned protest intensify.

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Though the memo didn’t state the reason for the plenary, it was gathered that it is not unconnected with the planned protest.

The memo reads, “On the directive of the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, please be informed that there will be a plenary sitting on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

“You are kindly requested to make necessary arrangements to attend, as important matters will be deliberated upon during this session

“We regret any inconvenience caused by the interruption of the annual recess. However, we count on the dedication and patriotism that the 10th Assembly is known for. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.”

The protest, organised by various groups in the country, are aimed at drawing attention to the country’s economic woes, including high inflation, production costs, unemployment and hunger.