Senate Leader Plans Single 6-year Tenure Bill For President, Govs

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has revealed plans to sponsor a constitutional amendment bill seeking to introduce a single six-year tenure for presidents and governors in Nigeria after the 2027 general elections.
Senator Bamidele said the proposed legislation would be among the first bills he intends to introduce in the 11th Senate, arguing that a single term would allow elected leaders to concentrate fully on governance rather than spending valuable time pursuing re-election.
The Senate Leader made the disclosure while speaking with journalists in his office in Abuja on Tuesday as part of activities marking the third anniversary of the 10th Senate.
According to him, the current con...