Criminalise non-payment of pensions — Lawyer Maxwell Okpara

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Criminalise non-payment of pensions — Lawyer Maxwell Okpara

Lawyer Maxwell Okpara has called for the criminalisation of non-payment of pensions in Nigeria during an interview on Arise Television. He reacted to reports of Lagos State Police using tear gas against pensioners who were peacefully protesting to demand their entitlements. Okpara criticized the police and demanded an apology for this violation of senior citizens' rights.

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