Plateau Assembly bows to pressure, withdraws ex-lawmakers’ pension bill

Following public outcry, the Plateau State House of Assembly has withdrawn a controversial bill seeking life pensions for ex-lawmakers. This decision comes

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July 29, 2026 · 19:15 · 5 min read

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Following public outcry, the Plateau State House of Assembly has withdrawn a controversial bill seeking life pensions for ex-lawmakers. This decision comes

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Plateau Assembly bows to pressure, withdraws ex-lawmakers’ pension bill