The House of Representatives has advanced 42 constitutional amendment bills to the second reading, including a proposal to remove immunity for the vice president, governors, and their deputies. The bill aims to curb corruption, prevent impunity, and enhance accountability in public office.
Other notable proposals include separating the offices of the Attorney-General from that of the Minister or Commissioner of Justice, granting citizenship rights to foreign spouses of Nigerian women, and ensuring youth and women representation in government appointments. Additionally, bills for the creation of new states, including Ijebu, Ife-Ijesa, Tiga, Orlu, and Etiti, were also considered.
With these latest developments, the total number of constitutional amendment bills passed for second reading now stands at 81.
