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Group Canvasses Removal Of Immunity For President, Governors
As part of its contributions towards the on-going debate on the review of the 1999 constitution, a Niger Delta-based non-governmental organisation, Peoples Encouragers Initiative (PEIN), has called for the removal of the immunity clause for President and Governors in the country.
The Executive Director of the organisation, Mr Chukuma Nwanhetueze Abraham who spoke to newsmen at the weekend at Ahoada said that removal of the immunity clause from the constitution has become necessary to stem the endemic nature of corruption among all categories of public office holders in the country.
Mr Abraham agued that recent events in the country have shown that Governors need to be probed while in office, contending that, this may not totally eradicate corruption, but would reduce the level of embezzlement in the country.
He also stressed the need for the practice of true federation and resource control to engender the spirit of competition among states in the country.
Mr Abraham argued that, the present system not only deprived states of their autonomy, but reduced them to the status of beggars.
In his words: “the concept of true federalism, which Nigeria practises is not being reflected in a true manner. The federating states do not enjoy the autonomy they deserve of control over their resources and how they are administered.”
He also stressed the need for the introduction of unicameral legislature to reduce cost of governance, while the present tenure of office for both Governors and President be allowed to remain.
Mr Abraham urged for the creation of more states and local governments in the country, as well as the guaranteeing of the independence of the judiciary.
He commended the National Assembly for involving the people in the process of constitutional amendment, and stressed the need for the views of the people to be truly reflected in the new constitution that would be produced at the end of the exercise.
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