A bill seeking to strip vice presidents, Governors, and deputy Governors of immunity has passed second reading in the House of Representatives.
Gatekeepers News reports that the bill was sponsored by Solomon Bob, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker from Rivers state.
The bill is seeking the amendment of Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution to guide against abuse of office and to ensure transparency in governance.
Bob said the bill seeks to “promote accountability in public office” by removing the immunity currently granted to the vice president, Governor, and their deputies.”
Section 308 of the constitution states that the president, vice-president, Governor, and Deputy Governor, during the period he or she is holding the office, shall not be subjected to civil or criminal proceedings.
The occupants of the office shall not also be arrested or imprisoned and no process of any court requiring or compelling their appearance.
