Nigeria Nigerians React to Reps Group's Proposal for Six-Year Single Tenure for President and Governors

House of Representatives proposes constitutional overhaul: Advocating for a six-year single tenure for the President and state governors, alongside rotational executive powers among geopolitical zones. Led by Ikenga Ugochinyere, this move aims to streamline governance and foster national unity

In a shocking move, 35 lawmakers in the House of Representatives have proposed sweeping changes to Nigeria's constitution aimed at bolstering governance. Led by Ikenga Ugochinyere, these Reform Minded Legislators advocate for a six-year single tenure for the President and state governors, alongside the introduction of two Vice Presidential offices, one from the Southern and the other from the Northern region.

This proposal also includes rotational executive powers among the six geopolitical zones to foster equal representation and mitigate state creation demands.

While proponents argue that this overhaul will curb corruption, streamline governance, and foster national unity, it has sparked debate among political circles. Opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, have previously advocated for a single-tenure presidency. However, past attempts at similar reforms have been unsuccessful in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

In response to this development, Nigerians have expressed a mix of reactions, with some applauding the proposed changes as a step towards addressing longstanding governance issues, while others remain skeptical about the feasibility and potential unintended consequences of such radical amendments.

As discussions unfold, the potential implications and challenges of implementing such radical constitutional amendments remain a topic of intense scrutiny.