A bill seeking to revoke constitutional immunity for the vice president, governors, and their deputies has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.
The proposed amendment aims to enhance accountability, curb corruption, and prevent abuse of power in public office. It is part of a broader constitutional review process, with lawmakers advancing 42 amendment bills on Wednesday. This follows the approval of 39 similar bills the previous day, bringing the total to 81.
Other key 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. Another bill seeks to grant citizenship rights to foreign spouses of Nigerian women and introduce minimum quotas for youth and women in government appointments.
Additionally, the House reviewed proposals for the creation of new states, including Ijebu, Ife-Ijesa, Tiga, Orlu, and Etiti.
The proposed amendments now move forward for further legislative consideration.
