The new Non Govermental Organization (NGO) regulatory bill has been a source of controversy in Nigeria, with many kicking agaisnt it while some insist it is necessary.
Fani-Kayode, in a tweet, warned that the bill would cripple Nigerians churches and mosques if it is allowed to be passed into law.
He tweeted: "The NGO Bill is evil. It will cripple churches, mosques and all NGO's and bring them under govt control. I advise Nigerians to resist it."
Oby Ezekwesili has also chimed in through a series of tweets, stating what she thinks of the bill:
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NAIJ.com earlier reported that the National Assembly on Tuesday, September 26, said it cannot be intimidated into abandoning its legislative duty of providing a platform for Nigerians to agree or disagree on any proposed legislative measure.
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The speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, stated this in his address to welcome lawmakers after the seven-week recess.
Dogara in reaction to the controversy surrounding the NGO Bill, said the principal objective of the bill is to inject transparency, accountability and prevent the subversion of national security from both within and without.
Watch this NAIJ.com video as Nigerians speak on the Senate:
Source: Naij.com
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