They also want an amendment to the Constitution to provide for “A single tenure of six years for the President and Governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Speaking on behalf of the group on Monday in Abuja, the member representing Ideato South/Ideato North Federal Constituency, Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, said, “The reduction in government spending and wastage, efficiency in governance, and national stability by providing a single term of six years for the President and Governors,” will go a long way in cost-cutting measures.”
The constitution currently limits presidents to two four-year terms.
If the proposal becomes law, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu whose regime started in May 2024, will rule the country till 2029.
If the Reps bid fails, the country will hold another general election in 2027.
