A bill aimed at removing the immunity granted to the Vice President, governors, and their deputies, in a bid to curb corruption, eliminate impunity, and promote accountability in public office, has passed the second reading in the House of Representatives.
The bill, one of 42 considered during Wednesday’s plenary session led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, was sponsored by Rivers lawmaker Solomon Bob. It seeks to amend Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution to prevent abuse of office and ensure greater transparency in governance.
Titled “A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to qualify the immunity granted to the President and remove the immunity from the Vice President, governors, and their deputies, in order to curb corruption, eradicate impunity, and enhance accountability in public office and for related matters,” the bill aims to foster greater accountability in the country’s leadership.
Details to follow…
