ABUJA – A invoice searching for to strip Vice Presidents, Governors and Deputy Governors of immunity has handed second studying on the Home of Representatives.
The invoice was one of many 42 thought of and handed by means of the second studying stage throughout Wednesday’s plenary session, presided over by the Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.
Sponsored by Rivers lawmaker Solomon Bob, the invoice is searching for the modification of Part 308 of the 1999 Structure to information towards abuse of workplace and to make sure transparency in governance.
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The lengthy title of the proposed laws reads, “A Invoice for an Act to change the Structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to qualify the immunity conferred on the President, take away the immunity conferred on the Vice President, the Govermors and their deputies, to be able to curb corruption, eradicate Impunity and improve accountability in public workplace and for Associated Issues.”
He stated the invoice seeks to “promote accountability in public workplace” by eradicating the immunity presently granted to the vp, governors, and their deputies.”
Supply: Punch Newspaper
