By John Joseph
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A member of the House of Representatives from Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has described the rejection of the bill proposing a six-year single term for the President and governors as a “temporary setback.” Ugochinyere, who sponsored the bill alongside other lawmakers, expressed his determination to reintroduce the proposal in the next legislative session.
Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Ugochinyere stated that the bill would be re-presented on the floor of the House after exhausting all legislative timelines. He also revealed that the submissions compiled during the debate on the bill would be submitted to the constitutional amendment committee by Monday.
Ugochinyere emphasized that the rejection of the bill was not the end of the road, as parliamentary business often involves yes and no votes. He noted that the proposal for a six-year single term had been presented before and would continue to be advocated for until it becomes a reality.
The bill, which sought to amend the 1999 Constitution, aimed to reduce the tenure of the President, governors, and lawmakers to a single term of six years. Although the proposal was debated, it was ultimately rejected by the lawmakers.
Ugochinyere’s determination to reintroduce the bill demonstrates his commitment to promoting constitutional reforms that would strengthen Nigeria’s democracy. The proposal for a six-year single term has been a subject of debate among Nigerians, with some arguing that it would promote stability and reduce the acrimony associated with election cycles.
As the debate on the proposal continues, Nigerians will be watching to see how Ugochinyere’s efforts to reintroduce the bill will play out in the next legislative session.
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