Nigeria’s 11th Senate is considering a legislative proposal to set a single six-year term for both presidents and governors. The idea is presented by lawmakers including Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who argues that the reform would help leaders focus on governance by reducing the pressure and distractions associated with repeated re-election campaigns. Under the proposal, incumbents would serve one fixed term of six years rather than pursuing additional terms through elections. The measure is framed as a governance-improvement step, with supporters stating that it could promote continuity in policy implementation for a defined period. As reported by The Punch, the bill’s consideration is at the level of Senate deliberations, with lawmakers expected to review its legal and constitutional implications before any possible advancement. No final outcome, timeline for passage, or details on whether the proposal would require constitutional amendments are described in the available accounts.
11th Senate considers proposal for single six-year terms for presidents and governors
Nigeria’s 11th Senate is considering a legislative proposal to set a single six-year term for both presidents and governors. The idea is presented by lawmakers including Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele...
- The 11th Senate is considering a proposal to allow presidents and governors to serve a single six-year term.
- Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele is among the lawmakers advocating the measure.
- Supporters say the change would improve governance focus by reducing election-related distractions.
- The reports describe the proposal as being under Senate consideration, not yet passed.
- The initiative is intended to apply to both the presidency and state governorships.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele proposes a bill for a single six-year term for presidents and governors to boost governance focus. Learn more about this con Read More: https://punchng.com/bamidele-pushes-six-year-single-term-for-presidents-govs/
2 hours agoThe 11th Senate may consider a bill for a single six-year term for presidents and governors, aiming to boost governance and reduce re-election distractions Read More: https://punchng.com/11th-senate-to-consider-six-year-single-term-for-president-govs-lawmaker/
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