JUST IN: Nigerian Lawmakers Propose 6-Year Tenure For President, Rotation Among Zones

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June 10, 2024

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JUST IN: Nigerian Lawmakers Propose 6-Year Tenure For President, Rotation Among Zones—-A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives is advocating for significant alterations to the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria to introduce the rotation of the Presidency among the six geo-political zones of the country.

Additionally, they are pushing for an amendment to establish a single six-year tenure for the President and Governors.

Speaking on behalf of the group on Monday in Abuja, Ikenga Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato South/Ideato North Federal Constituency in Imo State, outlined the benefits of these proposed changes. He highlighted that these amendments would contribute to reducing government spending and wastage, improve efficiency in governance, and promote national stability.

“The reduction in government spending and wastage, efficiency in governance, and national stability by providing a single term of six years for the President and Governors will go a long way in cost-cutting measures,” Ugochinyere stated.

The proposed amendments aim to address long-standing issues in Nigerian politics, including the high cost of election cycles and the political instability caused by frequent re-election campaigns. By rotating the Presidency among the six geo-political zones, the lawmakers hope to ensure a more equitable distribution of power and foster a sense of inclusion among the diverse regions of the country.

These proposed changes will require rigorous debate and approval by both the National Assembly and the state legislatures before they can be enacted. If successful, they could mark a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, aiming to create a more stable and efficient system of governance.

More details to follow…

(Punch)

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2027: NASS Leadership Endorses Tinubu

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May 22, 2025

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2027: NASS Leadership Endorses Tinubu—-The leadership of the National Assembly (NASS) on Thursday at the National Summit of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party, held in Abuja, endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

The endorsement was moved by Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, and seconded by Hon. Tajudeen Abass, the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

This followed an earlier endorsement of Tinubu as the sole candidate of the APC in the 2027 by Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum.

Akpabio moved that Tinubu should be adopted as the sole candidate of the APC for the Presidency in 2027.

“Nigerians are saying that because you have done a difficult job well, that it is time to reward you by sending you back to the Presidency for a second term in office,” he said.

Akpabio said the endorsement was based on the political sagacity of Tinubu, whom he said had been able to set Nigeria on the path of growth as confirmed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

He said Nigerians and people at the grassroots were very excited, and that members of the National Assembly were also excited and had never had it so good.

Abass said he stood on behalf of 109 Senators and 360 members of the House of Representatives, and all the 36 Speakers and their members, to second the motion raised by the president of the senate.

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2027: APC Governors Endorse Tinubu As Sole Presidential Candidate

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May 22, 2025

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2027: APC Governors Endorse Tinubu As Sole Presidential Candidate—-The Progressive Governors Forum on Thursday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit held in Abuja endorsed President Bola Tinubu as sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

The endorsement, which was moved by Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo and Chairman of the forum Chairman, was seconded by Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State.

Uzodimma, who spoke on behalf of the forum, emphasised commitment to mobilising resources and ensuring victory for Tinubu in their respective states.

The governors expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and reforms, promising to deliver their states in the upcoming elections.

This endorsement follows similar moves by other APC regional leaders, including the North Central governors who recently passed a vote of confidence in Tinubu’s administration, praising his developmental strides and inclusive governance approach.

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