The House of Representatives on Wednesday took a major step toward ending the immunity privileges enjoyed by the Vice President, state governors, and their deputies as a bill seeking its removal successfully passed second reading.

The proposed legislation, part of 42 constitutional amendment bills debated on the floor of the green chamber, aims to curb corruption, eradicate impunity, and enhance accountability in public office. If enacted, the bill will strip these top officials of legal protection from prosecution while in office.

This development follows the passage of 39 other constitutional amendment bills on Tuesday, bringing the total number of proposed amendments to 81.

Among the key proposals that scaled second reading is a bill to qualify the immunity granted to the President while completely removing it for the Vice President, governors, and their deputies. Another significant bill seeks to separate the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation and those of the states from the Minister of Justice and State Commissioners for Justice. This move is expected to strengthen legal institutions and promote transparency.

Additionally, amendments were proposed to grant automatic citizenship rights to foreign spouses of Nigerian women and to set a minimum number of youths and women in government appointments.

The session also saw the advancement of bills proposing the creation of new states, including Ijebu, Ife-Ijesa, Tiga, Orlu, and Etiti States.

While these bills were not extensively debated, their progression marks a significant step in Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional review process. As discussions continue, all eyes will be on the National Assembly to see how these amendments will reshape governance in the country.

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