BREAKING: Tinubu reveals date for constitutional review, details emerge

• President Bola Tinubu has committed to reviewing the proposal for a new constitution put forward by ‘The Patriots'
• During their meeting on August 10, President Tinubu emphasized that his administration's immediate focus is on economic reform, with constitutional review planned as a subsequent priority
• Tinubu indicated that while economic reforms are currently his main focus, he will address the constitutional review as soon as feasible once economic goals are met

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Aso Rock, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu has pledged to consider the proposal for a new constitution presented by a distinguished group called ‘The Patriots.’

Led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, the group requested a visit to the President in Abuja on Friday, August 10.

Tinubu receives 'The patriots' group in Abuja Photo credit: @FredrickNwabufo
Source: Twitter

During the meeting, President Tinubu reiterated that transforming the economy for long-term growth and development remains a top priority for his administration.

He also assured the group that their call for the establishment of a national constituent assembly to draft a new constitution would be thoroughly reviewed.

Tinubu sets timeline for constitutional review

Speaking on when his administration would commence a holistic constitutional review, Tinubu said:

''I am currently preoccupied with economic reform. That is my first priority. Once this is in place, as soon as possible, I will look at other options, including constitutional review as recommended by you and other options."

Source: Legit.ng