The House of Representatives has rescinded its decision to strip the Vice President, governors, and deputy governors of immunity on Thursday.

This decision was taken after Majority Leader, Julius Ihonvbere, moved a motion during plenary.

The plenary was presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.

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.