“We Will Reintroduce the Bill for Six-Year Single Tenure for President, Governors” – Ugochinyere After House Rejection

Ikenga Ugochinyere, the lead sponsor of the constitutional amendment bill proposing a six-year single tenure for the president and governors, has confirmed plans to reintroduce the bill after it was rejected by the House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill, which also sought amendments to hold all elections on a single day and establish a rotational presidency between the North and South, failed to pass the second reading, with members not allowing the sponsors to present their case.

Despite the setback, Ugochinyere expressed optimism, stating that the rejection would not dampen the push for constitutional reform. He emphasized that the struggle for an inclusive and equitable democratic process would continue. He described the House’s decision as a temporary setback and affirmed that efforts to reintroduce the bill would follow proper legislative procedures.

In a statement released from Abuja, Ugochinyere stressed that the objective of the bill—aimed at reducing election costs, curbing electoral malpractices, and promoting political stability through power rotation—remained intact. He added that the proposed six-year term would allow elected officials to better focus on governance. Ugochinyere vowed to continue advocating for the bill and to work on convincing his colleagues to support it when it is reintroduced.