Wale Jagun
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill following widespread public opposition.
The which was first presented to the House on Tuesday had scaled the first reading and proceeded to the second.
In a press statement on Wednesday, issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Krishi, said that the bill was withdrwan after extensive consultations with various stakeholders and a careful assessment of the nation’s current circumstances.
The statement read:
“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 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,” the statement added.
