Just In: Governor Abdulrazaq Returns FOI Bill To Kwara Assembly

Oyewale Oyelola

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has returned Freedom of Information Bill passed by 8th Assembly to Kwara State House of Assembly for necessary amendment.

Investigations by FactualTimes revealed that Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq withheld assent to allow the new Assembly to scrutinize FOI Bill again.

We gathered that the governor is seeking for amendment of section 4, 5, 6 and 10 of Kwara state version of FOI Bill.

Our correspondent learnt Governor Abdulrazaq also want part of the bill contravening existing in the state to be removed.

Although, Kwara State Government is yet to speak on the matter after the expiration of constitutional deadline for assent or rejection. A credible source hinted that Governor Abdulrazaq is willing to assent the bill after necessary amendment.

Recall that the Freedom of Information bill (2019) passed on May 30 was transmitted to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on June 20. The 1999 Constitution as amended gives President or Governor 30 days to assent or reject bill.

The domestication of FOI Bill signed into by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2011 is being promoted by Elite Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD).