By Steve Oni, Ilorin

 The Kwara State House of Assembly, has passed a Bill seeking to allow for the suspension of payment of pensions to  former governors and deputy governors during any period they are holding political or public offices into law.

 The passage of the Bill  was preceded by consideration of a report earlier presented by the chairman, House Committee on Establishment and Public Service, Hon. Emmanuel Folorunsho Abodunrin by the lawmakers.

 The Deputy Speaker, Elder Matthew Okedare, who presided over the sitting, praised members for ensuring prompt passage of the bill, sponsored by a member representing Omupo Constituency, Hon Mashood Bakare.

 Okedare directed the Clerk of the House, Alha Ahmed Katsina Mohammed to prepare a clean copy of the Bill for the state governor's assent.

 Under the amended law, former governors and deputy governors will cease to enjoy pension any period they are holding political or public office.

 However, the law will not be applicable where the person holds a political or public office but does not receive any remuneration on account of holding such offices.