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…