Breaking: House of Reps take final decision on bill seeking 6-year single term for president, governors

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FCT, Abuja - The House of Representatives has rejected a bill, seeking a single term of six years for the Offices of the President, state governors, and local government areas chairmen.

The federal lawmaker voted against the bill at the plenary on Thursday, November 21.

The Bill was put to a voice vote by the Speaker and it was rejected Photo credit: House of Representatives
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The bill is seeking the amendment of the 1999 constitution to allow for a single term of six years for the executives.

As reported by Vanguard, the bill was sponsored by Rep Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) and 33 other lawmakers.

The Reps members seek for zonal rotation of presidential and governorship seats, and that elections should be held in one day.

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