We at the Take It Back Movement vehemently condemn the proposed Counter Subversion Bill introduced on August 14th, 2024, by the Tajudeen Abass, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
This bill threatens the fundamental rights of Nigerians, and it’s seeking to impose excessive penalties on citizens for refusing to recite the national anthem, and also criminalizing civil actions deemed subversive to the government.
This proposed legislation contradicts the core principles of freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and the freedom of demonstration, that underpin any democratic society.
Hence, we demand that this bill should be discarded and not be passed into law, rather the government should redirect their efforts toward tackling the underlying factors that contribute to discord and strife within our country.
We further charge the House of Representatives to prioritize critical concerns such as widespread hunger, rampant mismanagement, and pervasive poverty, which have severely impacted the people of Nigeria.
As a pro-people’s movement dedicated to justice and progress, we have observed significant public backlash against the bill, as citizens express their discontent. We perceive this legislation as an effort to stifle the rights of Nigerians, and we proudly stand with the people in raising our voices to condemn this unfair proposal.
In solidarity with the people of Nigeria, we unequivocally denounce this proposed repressive legislation and vow to protect the constitutional rights of Nigerians.
We will stop at nothing to protect whatever is left of our democratic rights as Nigerians, including mobilizing Nigerians to the streets if this draconian bill is not withdrawn immediately.
Signed:
Juwon Sanyaolu
National Coordinator,
Take It Back Movement
Stephen Olabiyi
Public Relations Officer
14/8/2024
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