Bill To Jail Nigerians Who Fails T0 Recite New Anthem & Abuse Politician
A controversial document with heading “The Counter Subversion Bill 2024” went viral on social media on Tuesday, 13th of August.
The Speaker of the House, Honorable Tajudeen Abbas, reportedly sponsored the bill. It has now scaled through the first reading and proceeded to the second, where its general principles will be debated on July 23rd 2025.
This controversial bill aims to impose stringent penalties on Nigerians who fail to recite the newly approved national anthem or abuse politicians or community leaders.
According to the bill, anyone found guilty shall be fined up to N5 million and face five to 10 years of prison or both.
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