Nigeria, March 27 -- In a surprising development, the House of Representatives on Thursday rescinded its earlier approval of a controversial amendment bill that sought to remove immunity from the vice president, governors, and deputy governors. The decision to reverse the passage also included a bill aimed at reviewing capital punishment provisions in the constitution.
This reversal follows substantial public backlash regarding the initial approval of the bills. In light of the feedback, lawmakers decided it was crucial to engage in further debate before advancing the legislation.
At a plenary session, House Leader Prof. Julius Ihonvbere initiated a motion to rescind the earlier passage, enabling the bills to be relisted for detailed ...