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PETITION FOR IMMUNITY CLAUSE REMOVAL – SECTION 308: Restrictions On Legal Proceedings
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By Akintokunbo Adejumo
Published on 02/10/2008
 

The petition is for the immediate removal/withdrawal of the immunity from public prosecution, granted the Executive arm of the Nigerian political class. The system of scrutiny whereby any executive is charged with impropriety while in office must be seen to be water-tight to prevent any misuse and abuse. It must be established by law through legislation, to protect diligent, honest, and scrupulous executives from the possible witch-hunt of corrupt lieutenants and others who may feel offended by the actions of such honest executive