Reps Reverse Decision On Bill To Strip Vice President, Governors of Immunity

Reps have reversed the decision on a bill to strip Vice President and Governors of immunity.

Newsone Nigeria reports that the House of Representatives has reversed its decision on the second reading of a bill that sought to strip the vice-president, governors, and deputy governors of immunity.

This online news platform understands that the lower legislative chamber made the U-turn after Julius Ihonvbere, the Majority Leader of the House, moved a motion on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

The bill, which is sponsored by Solomon Bob, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker from Rivers State, passed second reading on Wednesday.

Bob noted that the bill seeks to “promote accountability in public office” by removing the immunity currently granted to the vice-president, governors, and their deputies.

Section 308 of the Constitution states that “the president, vice-president, governor, and deputy governor, during the period he/she is holding the office, shall not be subjected to civil or criminal proceedings.

“The occupants of the office shall not also be arrested or imprisoned and no process of any court requiring or compelling their appearance.”

Bob stated said the move is to curb corruption, curb immunity, eradicate impunity, and enhance accountability in public office.

The House of Representatives also rescinded its decision on the bill to abolish the death penalty. The bill also passed second reading during plenary on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.