PDP Senators Vow To Oppose Anti-Human Right Law

The Senate caucus of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, vowed that it would fight against any Bill that would be designed to remove the rights and freedom of Nigerians that have been guaranteed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
According to the PDP Senators, they would in all its ramifications kick against any law aimed at attacking fundamental human rights of Nigerians.
Speaking on behalf of opposition Senators, yesterday, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, PDP, Abia while reacting to comments by visiting members of Leadership and Accountability Initiative, said that the right thing would be done, adding that the 9th Senate will not abridge the rights of Nigerians against the backdrop that if allowed, the Senate would end up disappointing Nigerians who voted for them as lawmakers.
Abaribe was flanked by his deputy, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, PDP, Taraba South and Deputy Minority Whip, Senator Yau Sabi, PDP, Zamfara North.
Recall that last week, the Senate proposed a new Bill tagged: ‘Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill, 2019’ which proposes a three-year jail term for anyone involved in the abuse of social media.
The Anti-Social Media Bill is sponsored by Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, APC, Niger East.
Speaking further, Abaribe, who noted that there are already laws that deal with the issues the proposed law seeks to achieve, however, urged Nigerians to respect the rights of others while expressing their views.
Abaribe said: “There is no speed with which this Bill is being passed. The first reading of a Bill is automatic. We can’t make a comment on what is still on the first stage.