Group of Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment for Six-Year Single Term Presidency, Governorship in Nigeria
Torkwase Nyiekaa, Abuja
A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives are pushing for amendments to the 1999 Constitution to facilitate the rotation of the Presidency among the six geo-political zones of the country.
They propose an amendment to the Constitution to establish a single six-year tenure for the President and Governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Speaking on behalf of the group in the Press briefing on Monday in Abuja, Ikenga Ugochinyere, the representative for Ideato South/Ideato North Federal Constituency in Imo State, stated that “Implementing a single six-year term for the President and Governors will significantly reduce government spending and wastage, enhance governance efficiency, and promote national stability.
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