The House of Representatives has reversed its position on a bill seeking to strip the Vice President, state governors, and their deputies of constitutional immunity.
The decision followed a motion moved by Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere on Thursday, prompting lawmakers to reconsider their stance.
The bill, which had previously passed its second reading, aimed to amend Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution. While it sought to retain immunity for the President, it proposed eliminating the privilege for other high-ranking executive officials.
During Wednesday’s plenary session, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu presided over deliberations as the House approved the bill’s second reading and referred it to the Committee on Constitutional Review for further examination.
Advocates of the legislation, including its sponsor, Solomon Bob, argued that removing immunity would bolster the fight against corruption and enhance accountability in governance.
