Lawyer urges lawmakers to criminalise delayed pension payments
A lawyer advocates for legislation to criminalise delayed pension payments, arguing retirees should not protest for earned entitlements. Learn more about t Read More: https://punchng.com/lawyer-urges-lawmakers-to-criminalise-delayed-pension-payments/
Maxwell Opara, a lawyer and public affairs analyst, has urged lawmakers to criminalize the delayed and denied payment of pension payments. Speaking to ARISE News, Opara argued that retirees should not be forced to protest before receiving their legal entitlements. He believes that pensioners who dedicated decades of service should not have to demand money they were owed.
Opara condemned the use of tear gas against peaceful protesters, stating it was a violation of their constitutional rights. He urged affected pensioners to pursue their demands through lawful means and offered free legal services to support their cause. If elected to the House of Representatives, Opara stated he would sponsor legislation criminalizing delayed pension payments.
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