NGO Bill: Odinkalu raises alarm over threat to civil liberties
Speaking on the proposed legislation in Abuja on Thursday, Odinkalu said the bill sought to place virtually all non-governmental activities under the control of the Federal Government, warning that its provisions could have far-reaching consequences for civil liberties.…Labels bill most dangerous since 1999 By John Alechenu ABUJA — Human rights lawyer and activist, Chidi Odinkalu, has described the NGO Regulation Bill currently before the National Assembly as the most dangerous piece of legislation proposed in Nigeria since the return to democratic rule in 1999.“The old mamas and papas doing Isusu in the village will have to come to Abuja before they collect, and again before they share.
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