Breaking News: Bill to Strip VP, Governors, Deputies of Immunity Advances towards Reality
In a move aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in governance, a bill seeking to revoke the immunity clause for Vice Presidents, Governors, and their deputies have passed the second reading at the House of Representatives.
The proposed legislation, sponsored by Rivers State lawmaker Solomon Bob, is part of a broader effort to amend Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution and curb corruption in public office.
During Wednesday’s plenary session presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, the bill was one of 42 considered and passed through the second reading stage.
The proposed law aims to “qualify the immunity conferred on the President, remove the immunity conferred on the Vice President, Governors, and their deputies” in order to tackle corruption, impunity, and enhance accountability in public office.
According to the bill’s sponsor, the legislation seeks to “promote accountability in public office” by stripping the vice president, governors, and their deputies of their current immunity. This move is expected to increase transparency and ensure that those in power are held accountable for their actions.
The bill will now proceed to the committee stage for further consideration and debate before potentially becoming law. If passed, it would mark a significant shift in the country’s governance framework, promoting a culture of accountability and transparency among public officials.
