The House of Representatives on Thursday voted against a proposed bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to introduce a single six-year tenure for the President, state governors, and area council chairmen. Sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, alongside 33 co-sponsors, the bill also aimed to rotate … Read more
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives advocate constitutional amendments for six years rotational presidency. The proposed amendments aim to enhance efficiency in governance, reduce government spending and wastage, and promote national stability. Ikenga Ugochinyere, speaking on behalf of the group, highlights the benefits of implementing these amendments, emphasizing cost-cutting measures and improved governance. EKO HOT … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Jonathan Vatsa, the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a former commissioner of information culture and tourism, has chastised the Northern faction advocating for the elimination of rotating presidency. He questioned the group’s justification for demanding an end to rotating presidency given that the North has lately lost … Read more