A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives have sought for an amendment to the Constitution to provide for A single tenure of six years for the President and Governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
They also want alteration to the 1999 Constitution to pave way for the rotation of the Presidency among the six geo-political zones of the country.
Addressing journalists in Abuja, Monday the Lawmakers said, 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.
According to them, the highly sought and proposed constitutional changes will enhance political stability and governance efficiency in the country.
The lawmakers however added that the proposal is currently under discussion within the legislative framework, and further updates on its progress and potential implications are anticipated.
