The Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected a bill proposing a single six-year term for the President and state governors. The bill, sponsored by Honourable Ikenga Ugochinyere, aimed to amend the 1999 Constitution to establish a single term for these executive positions. During the plenary session on Thursday, the majority of lawmakers voted against the bill, preventing it from advancing to the second reading.
This is not the first time such a proposal has been dismissed. In 2019, a similar bill sponsored by John Dyegh from Benue State also failed to progress. Proponents of the single-term proposal argue that it would reduce election-related violence and costs, while opponents believe it could limit accountability and the opportunity for effective leaders to continue their work.
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The rejection reflects the House’s stance on maintaining the current two-term system for the nation’s highest executive offices.
