THURSDAY March 27, 2025 |
By thenewsdesk.ng
A proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution seeking to create the office of the Prime Minister as the head of government and the President as the head of state has passed its second reading in the Nigerian House of Representatives.
The bill is part of 32 constitutional amendment proposals that moved forward during Thursday’s legislative session.
Among the amendments is a proposal to allocate specific seats for women in the National Assembly and state legislatures.
Another bill aims to shorten the time required for resolving pre-election disputes by establishing dedicated pre-election tribunals, while also setting guidelines for suspending members of the National Assembly.
Additionally, lawmakers advanced a bill that seeks to modify the eligibility criteria for candidates vying for the positions of President, Vice President, Governor, and Deputy Governor.
Other amendments under consideration include a review of the Federal Capital Territory’s status in presidential elections, as well as proposals for the creation of Wan State and Gobir State.
With this latest development, the total number of constitutional amendment bills that have passed the second reading in the House now stands at 113.
