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The house of representatives has rescinded decision on the second reading of the bill seeking to strip vice-president, governors and deputy governors of immunity.
The lower legislative chamber took the decision after Julius Ihonvbere, majority leader of the house, moved a motion on Thursday.
The bill, which passed second reading on Wednesday, is sponsored by Solomon Bob, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker from Rivers state.
He said 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.
The green chamber also rescinded decision on the bill to abolish death penalty.