The House of Representatives has introduced the Counter Subversion Bill 2024, proposing harsh penalties for Nigerians who refuse to recite the national anthem, destroy national symbols, or deface places of worship.
The bill, sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, was read in the chamber for the first time on July 23, 2024.
Under the proposed legislation, individuals who refuse to recite the national anthem face a fine of ₦5 million, a 10-year prison sentence, or both.
According to Sahara Reporters, the bill also extends this punishment to anyone found guilty of destroying national symbols or defacing a place of worship with intent to incite violence.
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