Reps Move To Remove Immunity For VP, Govs

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to strip the Vice President, Governors and their deputies of immunity against prosecution.

The bill, sponsored by Solomon Bob, aims to promote accountability in public office by removing immunity currently granted to the Vice President, Governors and their deputies.

Speaking on the general principles of the bill, Bob, explained that Section 308 of the Constitution grants immunity to the President, Vice President, Governors and Deputy Governors, shielding them from civil or criminal proceedings while in office.

He said If passed into law, only the President would retain immunity from prosecution.

The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Constitution Review for further legislative action.

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Blessing Nyor