A bill aimed at removing constitutional immunity from the vice president, governors, and their deputies has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives, seeking to enhance accountability, reduce corruption, and end impunity in public office.
The bill is part of a larger constitutional review process, with 42 amendment bills moving forward on Wednesday, following the approval of 39 similar bills the previous day, bringing the total to 81.
Notable proposals include a bill to separate the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation and state attorneys-general from the Minister of Justice and state commissioners for justice, as well as a bill granting citizenship rights to foreign spouses of Nigerian women and establishing a minimum quota for youth and women in specific government appointments.
