Tinubu declines assent to bill seeking extension of federal, state legislators tenure

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President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to a bill that aimed to increase the tenure and retirement age of legislative officers at the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly.

The President’s decision was revealed in a letter read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

The controversial retirement age bill, which had been put on hold in February 2024 for further examination and consultations with stakeholders due to significant opposition…

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