Bamidele proposes single six-year term for presidents, governors

By Lawrence Agbo
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has proposed a major overhaul of Nigeria’s executive tenure system, saying he plans to sponsor legislation that would limit presidents and governors to a single six-year term in office.
Bamidele said the proposal is aimed at reducing the influence of re-election politics on governance and ensuring elected leaders devote their full attention to delivering on campaign promises.
Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, the lawmaker disclosed that the bill would rank among his priority legislative initiatives in the next Senate following the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the current two-term structure often compels office hold...