By A bill seeking to remove immunity for vice presidents, governors, and their deputies has passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed constitutional amendment was debated and approved during Wednesday’s plenary session.
The bill, sponsored by Rivers State lawmaker Solomon Bob (PDP), aims to ensure greater accountability in public office. Bob argued that immunity has shielded top government officials from legal scrutiny, allowing them to evade responsibility. “This bill seeks to promote accountability in public office,” he stated.
In addition to this, lawmakers also advanced a bill to separate the roles of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Attorney-General of states from those of Ministers and Commissioners of Justice. The move is intended to strengthen the legal system and prevent conflicts of interest.
Other constitutional amendment bills that progressed include one granting citizenship rights to spouses of Nigerian women and another mandating a minimum number of youth and women appointees in government. Several bills proposing the creation of new states—Ijebu, Ife-Ijesa, Tiga, Orlu, and Etiti—also passed second reading.
With these approvals, the House has now cleared a total of 81 bills for further consideration. This follows the Senate’s approval of 39 constitutional amendments earlier in the week.
The developments signal a major push for constitutional reforms that could reshape Nigeria’s political and legal landscape if fully enacted.
