Afrigather A invoice searching for to amend the Impartial Corrupt Practices and different Associated Offences Fee (ICPC) act to imprison writers of false petitions for 2 years with out an choice of high quality, has been handed by the Nigerian senate.
The amended invoice which initially allowed only a high quality of N100,000 as punishment to writers of false petition, was handed on Tuesday, Might 30, after Abdul Kwari, chairman of the senate committee on anti-corruption offered a report.
Kwari famous that there is must make the punishment for writing false petitions stringent to discourage individuals from deceptive the fee.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan who additionally commented on the amended invoice, stated those that wish to commit such an offence would have a rethink. He added that it will improve the operations of the ICPC.
