Immunity

Question 1

Black’s Law Dictionary

Answer 1

Freedom from a duty, penalty or liability to which others are subject.

Question 2

Tinubu v. IMB Securities

Answer 2

“Exemption”

Question 3

Section 308- immunity

Answer 3

President, Vice- President, governor and deputy Governor

Question 4

308(1) explains scope
A

Answer 4

No one can start or continue a civil lawsuit or criminal case while they’re in office

Question 5

B

Answer 5

They cannot be arrested or jailed while they’re in office

Question 6

C

Answer 6

A court cannot compel these officials to be part of legal processes

Question 7

Time limits?

Answer 7

They pause when they assume office. For Justice

Question 8

308(2)

Answer 8

They only have immunity concerning their personal life.

Question 9

Exception

Answer 9

You’re a nominal party(not your wrong doing)
In official capacity

Question 10

Shugaba v. Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer 10

Deportation of citizens was challenged
Relied on section 308

Question 11

Bola Tinubu v. IMB Securities

Answer 11

Personal capacity will be paused until he left office

Question 12

Alliance for Democracy v. Fayose

Answer 12

Elections petitions aren’t covered by 308

Question 13

Gani Fawehinmi v. Inspector General of Police

Answer 13

People can be investigated while in the sit of powers. Either by arms, or government agencies

Investigations can’t be stopped under the guise of civil/criminal proceedings.

Question 14

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Answer 14

Qualification for state governorship
Disqualification
Executive officers must be held by elected members
Impeachment