The National Assembly transmits the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for consideration and approval. All three reports say the National Assembly sets a 30-day timeframe for states to respond after the bill is sent.
The bills must meet Nigeria’s constitutional threshold to take effect. The sources agree that at least two-thirds of the 36 state legislatures—24 state assemblies—must approve the amendment. While the overall process and deadline are consistent, the coverage varies slightly in emphasis, with one report highlighting the requirement for two-thirds approval and another framing the amendment in the context of state police and constitutional changes.
Across the outlets, the immediate development is the formal step of moving the proposal from the National Assembly to state legislatures. The next phase depends on whether enough states approve within the specified period, after which the amendment can proceed toward becoming part of the Constitution.
