Single tenure

6-year single term: Presidency disagrees, gives ONLY condition for support (READ, WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu The Presidency has said it could support the six-year single term for President and governors on one condition, the amendment must take effect from 2019. On Monday, the federal government addressed the recommendation made by the Senate Committee on Constitution amendment through the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak, who was speaking... Read More

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June 9, 2013

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Single tenure: The proposal will fail – Presidency dares Senate

The Presidency is not taking likely the plans to declare a single six-year tenure for the President and governors. On Friday, the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak, said the proposed constitution amendment, which seeks to exclude President Goodluck Jonathan and some governors from participating in the 2015 elections would... Read More

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