The Enugu State House of Assembly has steeped down the proposed New Pension Bill for Former Governors and their deputies.
The Bill which generated a lot of controversies was stepped down following a motion by the Leader of the House, Rt. Hon Ikechukwu Ezugwu who was alleged to have sponsored the Bill.
In his Motion to step down the Bill, Hon Ezugwu said the bill though not out of place, needs to be stepped down following the outcry of the masses which they most listen to as their representatives in the House and emphasised on the need to consult widely.
The motion was seconded by seconded by Onyinye Ugwu, the Deputy leader of the House.
In his speech, Speaker said there are a lot of provisions in the bill that are not constitutional like; payment of salaries to spouses of former Governors and their deputies.
Details shortly…
