The bill also prescribes a three-year jail term or a N5 million fine for “disrespecting” constituted authorities, subject to conviction by the court.
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However, many clauses could be extended to any group, although the proposal may be amended during the committee stage or rejected. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall. If the bill is passed and signed into law, it will criminalise many of the activities that occurred during the protests.
“A person who engages in conduct that displays loyalty pledges allegiance to another country or denounces their loyalty to Nigeria, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to the penalty provided in subsection . In addition to the sit-at-home order, there have been attacks on civilians and security agencies by groups within the region by persons believed to be members of the militant Eastern Security Network loyal to Simon Ekpa, a separatist leader residing in Finland.
Clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 14 of the bill prescribe various punishments for those involved in illegal activities that disregard Nigeria’s sovereignty. “A person who destroys national symbols refuses to recite the national anthem and pledge, defaces or abuses a place of worship with the intention of causing violence and subverting the Government of Nigeria, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of N5,000,000 or imprisonment for a term of 10 years or both,” clause 8 reads.
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