Opposition members yesterday registered strong objections to the Hire Purchase Bill citing the absence of crucial safeguards for the protection of consumers but this did not stop its passage.
Government members in rebuttal, brushed aside their objections and told the National Assembly that the bill once enacted will be a win for both seller and purchaser.
After hours of heated debate from members of both sides of the House mainly in support, as well as calls for amendments, the bill was passed. The opposition abstained from voting on the bill.
