US EditionReps block rotational presidency bill - reject 6 other reforms
- On May 13, 2025, in Abuja, the Nigerian House of Representatives voted against a proposal to amend the constitution to mandate that the President and Vice President positions rotate among the country's six geopolitical regions.
- The legislative proposal introduced by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu sought to institutionalize the rotation of the presidency among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones but encountered resistance over concerns related to merit-based leadership and potential violations of constitutional rights.
- Lawmakers argued the Federal Character Commission already handles equity issues, warned the bill could foster ethnic rivalry, and cited risks of undermining citizens' right to contest leadership.
- The rotational presidency bill and six other amendments failed a voice vote after being bundled, prompting some lawmakers to demand reconsideration of each bill separately on individual merits.
- The setbacks highlight constitutional reform challenges, with proponents hoping future debates will better address national cohesion and fair regional representation.
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Reps Reject Rotational Presidency Bill
May 14, (THEWILL) – The House of Representatives has rejected a bill seeking to entrench the principle of rotational presidency among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, proposed an amendment to the 1999 Constitution to mandate the rotation of the offices of President and Vice President among the North […] The post Reps Reject Rotational Presidency Bill appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
House of Reps rejects bill on rotational presidency - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
By Mercy Aikoye The House of Representatives has rejected a bill that sought to amend the 1999 constitution to provide for the rotation of the offices of the president and vice president among the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, aimed to ensure that every part of the country has the opportunity to contribute to governance and development. The bill was among seven constitution amendment bill…
Reps Reject Bills on Rotational Presidency, Political Party Regulation, Others
By Tracy Moses The House of Representatives on Tuesday, rejected a constitutional amendment bill proposing the rotation of the offices of President and Vice President among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. In a similar move, lawmakers voted against another bill seeking to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its powers to register and regulate political parties across the country. These two were among seven constitution…
Reps reject bill seeking rotation of presidency among geopolitical zones
A bill proposing the rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones has failed to scale through at the the house of representatives. The bill, which is sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker, was rejected by lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary. The house also rejected a bill sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, seeking to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its powers to register an…
House of Representatives Blocks Bill on Geopolitical Zoning and Rotation of Presidency
ABUJA, Nigeria — A bill seeking to institutionalise the rotation of Nigeria’s presidency among the six geopolitical zones failed to pass through the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, marking a setback for proponents of equitable regional representation in national leadership. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, was the only one of several rejected proposals that was debated during plenary. It aimed to amend the …
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