Reps Introduce 6 Years Single Term Bill For President, Governors

The bill is coming at a time of rumours that the incumbent, Muhammadu Buhari is seeking a third term.

The House of Representatives have introduced a bill to change the tenure of President, Governors to a single term of 6 years. Sponsored by reps member John Dyegh of the All Progressives Congress, the bill has passed through a first reading and has been listed for a second reading by the House. The bill seeks to change the tenure of President from the 4 years of two terms to a single term of 6 years. If passed, the will also change the tenure of members of the National Assembly and States Houses of Assembly to 6 years from the current 4 years term. The bill is coming at a time of rumours that the incumbent, Muhamadu Buhari is seeking a third term.