Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi, has called for the scrapping of the immunity clause in Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, describing it as a major setback in the fight against corruption.
Speaking at the 15th convocation of the National Open University of Nigeria in Abuja, Agabi criticised Section 308, which protects the president, vice-president, governors, and their deputies from prosecution while in office.
He argued that although the provision was designed to ensure stability, it has been widely abused and now threatens the nation’s integrity. According to him, removing the clause would do less harm than retaining it, stressing that no public official should be above the law.
Agabi also urged leaders to take a stronger stance against corruption, noting that silence from those in authority weakens the fight. He further linked corruption to flawed electoral processes, insisting that credible, free, and fair elections are essential for meaningful reform.
Tags:
Kanu Agabi, Immunity Clause, Nigerian Constitution, Corruption, Anti-Corruption, Governance, Electoral Reform, Nigeria Politics, Rule of Law
