House Of Reps Reverses Approval Of Bills On Death Penalty, Immunity Removal

The House of Representatives has rescinded its approval of two controversial constitutional amendment bills, just a day after they passed second reading.

During Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, the House reversed its decision on:

The reversal followed a motion moved by Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere, effectively retracting the House’s earlier support for the proposed amendments.

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu explained that the decision to withdraw the bills was to allow for a more robust debate among lawmakers before proceeding with any amendments.

While apologizing to the bill sponsors, Kalu emphasized the sensitivity and importance of the subject matter, noting that further deliberations were necessary to ensure a well-informed decision.