Former Information Minister Labaran Maku, Sunday, called
for the removal of immunity clause for elected executive officers from
the country’s constitution.
Maku, a gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Grand
Alliance (APGA) in Nasarawa state in 2015, made this call while fielding
questions from newsmen in Wakama, Akun Development Area of the state.
He explained that the removal of the immunity clause would help tackle corruption and ensure good governance.
Maku
He specifically advocated for the removal of the clause
that protects the president, governors and local government council
chairmen from facing prosecution in breach of office.
He said that the immunity clause had created an umbrella
for some state governors to tamper with their state resources, thereby
leading to underdevelopment at the grassroots.
The former minister also advised Nigerians to pray for
better things in the New Year as well as pray for permanent peace to
reign in the country.
“Let us also pray for the peace of the country and give
President Muhammadu Buhari the needed support and cooperation to enable
him tackle the challenges facing the country.
“I believe that the immunity of state governors should be
removed, no governor needs immunity and if it is removed, this will help
to check fraud, corruption and mismanagement,’’ he said. (NAN)
Corruption: Remove immunity clause from Constitution – Maku
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