CSO Opposes NSA Bill To Appoint Staff of Office, Gives Reason
- The Civil Society for Peace, Security, and Development (CSPSD) has raised the alarm over a bill that does not favour the nation
- According to the group, this bill might prove unfavourable to the security stability of the country
- The group said the bill is being pushed forward to the national assembly to grant the office of the national security adviser constitutional independence
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Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil society, courts, and metro
FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is being urged to halt the purported actions by the national security adviser (NSA) that are believed to jeopardise the nation's security.
This appeal was made on Tuesday, January 16, during a press conference in Abuja by Mr Obadiah Solomon Ovye, the Co-convener of the Civil Society for Peace, Security, and Development (CSPSD).
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He alleged that the NSA's office collaborates with the National Assembly to weaken the country's security structure.
Pressure on NASS to pass NSA bill
The group pointed out that the National Assembly is being influenced to pass a bill to undermine the security apparatus, violating established procedures.
They questioned the legitimacy of the proposed legislation, emphasising that it neither originates from the Executive Bill nor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The group expressed surprise that such a bill was not tabled before the National Security and Defence Councils for their input before being taken to the National Assembly.
The group said:
”The legislation is harmful, and we implore Mr President and patriotic citizens to join hands in standing against it in order to protect the integrity of our country’s security,” they stressed."
The group expressed curiosity about the significant bill being surrounded by secrecy and not originating as an executive bill from the President.
CSPSD also contended that creating an independent agency under the NSA for security matters might lead to establishing a parallel platform.
Concerns were raised about the potential independence of the new agency, suggesting it could exert influence and authority, potentially undermining the President's control over security affairs.
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Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has summoned the service chiefs to a security meeting over the growing insecurity in the country.
The security meeting with the service chiefs and other heads of security agencies was held at the state house in Abuja on Tuesday, January 16.
The meeting is on the heels of the rising insecurity in some parts of the country, especially in the FCT.
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