Ugochinyere praises Abbas for withdrawing Counter Subversion Bill

The representative of Ideato North South Federal Constituency in Imo State, Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere, has lauded Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas, for his recent decision to withdraw the controversial Counter Subversion Bill and related draft legislation. The move comes in response to widespread concerns voiced by citizens across Nigeria.

The Speaker, through his media aide, announced on Wednesday that after extensive consultations with various stakeholders and a careful assessment of the current state of the nation, he decided to pull back the bill. This decision reflects a commitment to listening to the people and addressing their concerns.

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Reacting to the withdrawal, Ugochinyere, who also chairs the House Committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream, praised Abbas for being a “People’s Speaker” who prioritises unity and citizen engagement. He expressed his admiration for the Speaker’s recognition of the public’s concerns and his swift action to address them.

“I commend our amiable Speaker, Right Honourable Tajudeen Abbas over the withdrawal of the Counter Subversion Bill and other related draft legislation,” Ugochinyere stated. “He has proven that the desire of the 10th House is to have a legislative agenda that meets the yearnings and aspirations of citizens and with which they would use as a benchmark to evaluate and assess our performance after four years.”

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The lawmaker emphasised that Abbas’ decision showcases the House’s commitment to ensuring that their actions are in alignment with the will of the people, reinforcing the notion that the House of Representatives remains a true reflection of the citizens’ voices.

”With this decision there is no better way to show that the 10th Houses of Representatives is ready to respond, and urgently too, to the yearnings of those who brought us to the people’s House to do the people’s business.”