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The House of Representatives have introduced a bill to change the tenure of President, Governors to a single term of 6years.<\/p>\n

Sponsored by reps member John Dyegh of the All Progressive Congress, the bill has passed through a first reading and has been listed for a second reading by the House.<\/p>\n

The bill seeks to change the tenure of President from the 4years of two terms to a single term of 6years.<\/p>\n

If passed, the will also change the tenure of members of the National Assembly and States Houses of Assembly to 6years from the current 4years term.<\/p>\n

The bill is coming at a time of rumours that the incumbent, Muhamadu Buhari is seeking a third term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The House of Representatives have introduced a bill to change the tenure of President, Governors to a single term of 6years. Sponsored by reps member John Dyegh of the All Progressive Congress, the bill has passed through a first reading and has been listed for a second reading by the House. 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