ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The House of Representatives has advanced 42 constitutional amendment bills, including one aimed at removing immunity granted to the Vice President, Governors, and their Deputies.Â
The proposal, which seeks to curb corruption, end impunity, and enhance public accountability, successfully scaled second reading on Wednesday.
This follows 39 other constitutional amendment bills that passed second reading in the chamber on Tuesday, bringing the total to 81.
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Among the prominent bills considered on Wednesday were: A Bill to alter the 1999 Constitution to limit the immunity currently conferred on the President and completely remove it for the Vice President, Governors, and Deputy Governors.
A Bill to separate the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation and States from those of the Minister of Justice and State Commissioners for Justice, ensuring greater independence in legal prosecutions.
A Bill granting citizenship rights to spouses of Nigerian women and specifying a minimum quota of youths and women in government appointments.
A Bills proposing the creation of new states, including Ijebu State, Ife-Ijesa State, Tiga State, Orlu State, and Etiti State.
Although the bills were not debated, their passage through second reading marks a significant step toward possible constitutional reform.
If eventually approved, the removal of immunity for high-ranking government officials would allow them to face legal scrutiny while in office, a move seen by many as a bold step toward transparency and accountability in Nigerian governance.