Opposition no vote on firearms bill anti-national – PPP/C

The PPP/C last week reiterated its disappointment in the majority opposition voting down the Firearms (Amendment) Bill 2013 calling the decision the beginning of “parliamentary assassination, vindictive and anti national”.

“This bill is not about Minister Rohee. This bill is about our national interest. We see here that the APNU is prepared to sacrifice our national interest for political interest. I think this is a serious blow to our country,” said Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee.

At last Thursday’s sitting of the National Assembly the majority opposition voted against the Firearms (Amendment) Bill 2013 in the National Assembly, holding fast to its resolve not to allow the passage of any piece