Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has proposed a constitutional amendment for a single term of five or six years for elected officials at all levels of government in Nigeria.
The governor made the remark during a visit from a delegation of Muslim faithful, including clerics, traditional rulers, and political leaders, at his residence in Ikolaba, Ibadan, after the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Agodi Eid Ground.
Governor Makinde congratulated Muslim faithful on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir and expressed appreciation to them for their prayers and continued support since he assumed office as governor over the past six years.
While emphasising the need for a focused governance period, he observed that a single six-year term would allow leaders to concentrate on their mandates without the distractions of re-election campaigns.
The governor acknowledged the ongoing discussions around the issue in the National Assembly and urged for broader consideration of the proposal among the populace.
