The bill also targets individuals who pledge loyalty to organisations disregarding Nigeria’s sovereignty.
The bill, sponsored by Speaker of the House of Reps, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, was read in the chamber for the first time on July 23, 2024.
Further, the bill outlines penalties for other provocative acts, “Anyone who sets up an illegal roadblock, performs unauthorized traffic duties, imposes an illegal curfew, or organizes an unlawful procession will be subject to a fine of ₦2 million, five years in prison, or both upon conviction.”
In addition, those who forcefully take over places of worship, public or private spaces, or commit similar acts through duress or undue influence face similar penalties.
The bill also targets individuals who pledge loyalty to organisations disregarding Nigeria’s sovereignty, imposing a fine of ₦3 million or up to four years in prison for such offences.
This bill follows the recent re-adoption of Nigeria’s old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” which President Bola Tinubu reinstated in May.
