Nigerian Lawmakers Seek 6-Year Single Term For President, Govs

A group of thirty-five federal lawmakers under the auspices of Reformed Minded Lawmakers are advocating an amendment to the 1999 Constitution for a single term of six years for the president and governor. The legislators are also advocating a review of the Constitution to provide for the conduct of all elections, from the local government to the presidency in one day to save costs for the nation and reduce the cost of conducting the elections, while removing undue influence in the outcome of the elections. Addressing a news conference on…

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