By John Ikani
A lawmaker who sponsored the controversial bill seeking a five-year jail term for protesters, has withdrawn the proposed legislation.
The lawmaker, Honourable Emeka Chinedu, announced the withdrawal of the bill in a letter read by the Speaker of the House, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, at plenary in Abuja on Tuesday.
It would be recalled that the bill was greeted with outrage when it was introduced recently on July 6.
The lawmaker however said he was misquoted in the media, adding that he was not sponsoring a bill to jail protesters.
While acknowledging the receipt of the letter, the Speaker said “It is your prerogative. The bill is hereby withdrawn.”
The Speaker then urged the media to always be accurate in their reports.
