JUST IN: SENATE LEADER PROPOSES SINGLE SIX-YEAR TENURE FOR PRESIDENTS, GOVERNORS

SENATE LEADER PROPOSES SINGLE SIX-YEAR TENURE FOR PRESIDENTS, GOVERNORS


Nigeria's Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed plans to sponsor a constitutional amendment bill seeking to introduce a single six-year term for presidents and state governors after the 2027 general elections.

Bamidele made the disclosure during an interview with journalists on Tuesday, explaining that the proposed reform is aimed at improving governance by reducing the political distractions associated with re-election campaigns.

According to the lawmaker, the bill is expected to be among the first legislative proposals he intends to present when the next Senate is inaugurated.

Focus on Governance

The Senate Leader argued that the current arrangement, which allows presidents and governors to serve a maximum of two four-year terms, often diverts attention from governance as officeholders begin strategizing for re-election shortly after assuming office.

He noted that many elected officials spend a significant part of their first tenure preparing for a second term, which can affect policy implementation and service delivery.

Bamidele said a single six-year tenure would provide leaders with sufficient time to implement their development agendas without the pressure of seeking re-election.

He stated that under such a system, elected leaders would be encouraged to deliver their best performance from the beginning of their administration, knowing they have only one opportunity to serve.

Constitutional Amendment Required

The proposal, if formally introduced and eventually approved by the National Assembly, would require amendments to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria before it could become law.

Constitutional amendment bills in Nigeria must secure the support of at least two-thirds of members of both chambers of the National Assembly and receive approval from no fewer than two-thirds of the State Houses of Assembly.

Debate Expected

Bamidele acknowledged that the proposal may generate differing opinions among lawmakers and Nigerians but maintained that legislative institutions exist to review and improve laws in line with changing national realities.

Political analysts believe the proposal could spark nationwide debate on electoral reforms, governance efficiency, and democratic accountability, especially as discussions around the country's political structure continue ahead of the 2027 elections.

No formal bill has yet been presented before the National Assembly as of the time of filing this report.

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