Goodluck Jonathan proposal that was widely criticized is back as introduce 6years single term bill for president,governors.
Nigeria former president Goodluck Jonathan in 2011 has advised for six-year single term proposal to ponder and consider the good side of the proposal, the idea that was widely criticized by many Nigerians of opposition structures, the dead proposal seems to have been dusted out and found its way to the 9th National Assembly, as the House of Representatives have introduced a bill to change the tenure of President, Governors to a single term of 6years.
Sponsored by reps member John Dyegh of the All Progressive Congress, the bill has passed through a first reading and has been listed for a second reading by the House.
The bill seeks to change the tenure of President from the 4years of two terms to a single term of 6years.
If passed, the will also change the tenure of members of the National Assembly and States Houses of Assembly to 6years from the current 4years term.
The bill is coming at a time of rumours that the incumbent, Muhamadu Buhari is seeking a third term.