Connect with us

Politics

Nigeria Constitution Amendments: Finally National Assembly Set For Final Vote on Constitution Amendment

Published

on

The National Assembly on Monday held what leaders described as the final and decisive joint retreat on the ongoing Constitution review process, marking the last major meeting before lawmakers vote on far-reaching amendments that could reshape Nigeria’s governance structure for generations.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Members of the Commitee and Speakers of State Houses of Assembly declared that the window for deliberation had closed and that the next step would be historic voting on the Constitution alteration Bills.

Senate Deputy President and Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Senator Barau Jibrin, stressing that this retreat was not another round of debates but the conclusive session before decisions are made.

“Our meeting today will be less deliberative… the purpose is to approve positions reached previously,” he said.

“This is the last lap of this assignment. We must fulfil our promise to Nigerians that the Bills will be transmitted to the State Houses of Assembly this year.”

Barau reminded participants that the Lagos retreat a month earlier had already resolved most contentious issues, leaving only the task of ratification and technical reporting.

Echoing the same urgency, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Constitution Review Committee, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, declared that Nigeria had reached the turning point of the entire amendment cycle.

“Colleagues, let me be clear: this is the final retreat before the historic voting on the constitution alteration bills,” Kalu said emphatically.

“After today, we move from deliberation to decision. We move from consultation to legislative action. We move from debate to delivery.”

Kalu noted that the committee had already conducted six zonal hearings, three technical retreats, and consultations with governors, political parties, security agencies, traditional rulers, women’s groups, and civil society.

According to him, those engagements revealed overwhelming national demand for reforms that will:

“Devolve more powers to states, Guarantee local government autonomy, Strengthen state policing and internal security, Ensure credible elections, Deepen fiscal federalism, Expand gender representation

Both chairmen stressed that the fate of the amendments now rests heavily with State Houses of Assembly, which must approve at least two-thirds of the proposals before they become law, as required by Section 9 of the Constitution.

According to Kalu: “The success or failure of this review will not be determined here in Abuja, but in the 36 State Assemblies. You are the gatekeepers of constitutional reform.”

Senator Barau added that the retreat was deliberately structured to ensure state lawmakers are fully aligned before Bills are transmitted to them.

The Deputy Speaker also announced that all governors would be briefed on Wednesday, a move aimed at ensuring state-level endorsement and avoiding political roadblocks.

“This is not to undermine executive authority,” he said, “but to strengthen federalism and deliver the democracy Nigerians deserve.

“History is watching us. Over 200 million Nigerians anticipate direction from this Assembly.”

He urged Speakers to return to their states as “ambassadors of reform,” while calling on federal lawmakers to seize their moment: “This is our moment. Let us rise to it.”

With deliberations concluded, sub-committee reports will be harmonized and taken to plenary sessions in both chambers for voting expected to be one of the most defining legislative exercises of the 10th National Assembly.

If the Bills secure the required two-thirds approval in state assemblies, Nigeria could see sweeping constitutional changes before the end of the legislative year.

Read The Full Article Here Now

 

👉 Are You A WhatsApp User? Do You Want To Get Our News As Fast As Possible On Daily Basis? 👉 Click This Link To Join WhatsApp Channel Now.

Art & Commercial students don’t fail JAMB because they’re dull. They fail because they’re taught like Science students. Science students calculate — JAMB rewards that. Art students explain — JAMB doesn’t. So you read hard, attend lessons, yet your score disappoints you. This online class fixes that. No theory overload. No confusion. Just real JAMB questions, clear breakdowns, and winning strategies. 📌 JAMB is not hard — you were just taught the wrong way.Click The Link To Reach Us Now 👉 https://wa.me/2349063958940

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Politics

2027: Labour Party set dates for primary elections, suspends members for anti-party

Published

on

The National Executive Council, NEC, of the Labour Party has approved the timetable for the conduct of its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

At a statutory NEC meeting held on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, and duly observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Party, in compliance with the Electoral Act and INEC’s guidelines, approved the following schedule:

Submission of Membership Register to INEC – April 15, 2026, Governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly Primaries – Friday, May 15, 2026, Presidential Primary Election – Saturday, May 23, 2026.

NEC also ratified the actions of the National Leadership of the Party regarding the conduct of Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses scheduled for March 26, 28, and 31, 2026 respectively, as well as the National Convention slated for April 11, 2026.

The Council, which remains the highest decision-making organ of the Party after the National Convention, reviewed recent developments within the Party.

This included the recent alleged invasion of the Party Secretariat by hoodlums allegedly sponsored by certain rogue elements.

Following a thorough review of the report and recommendations of the Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Comrade Salisu Mohammed, BoT Secretary, NEC invoked its disciplinary powers and approved the suspension of the following members for acts of indiscipline, anti-party activities, and complicity in the desecration of the Party’s National Secretariat:

Eneyi G. Zidougha, Hilda Doukubo, Lincolin Charles, Muhammed Sabitu Aliyu, Ogar Osim, Vincent Okwuokei, Casmir Agbo Uchenna, Simon Zubairu Bamga, Abduljamid Sa’ad Suleiman, Emmanuel Agida, Auwala Ahmed, Ularama Jubrila, Grace Zafara Posat, Suleiman Abdurahman Abdul, Ajibade Adekunle Samson, Alexander Emmanuel Ombugu, Elizabeth Ativie, Godwin Jioke, Airen Igbinedion, Osas Frank, Kennedy Ahanotu, Ayidele Olurunfemi, B. Arabanbi, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, Auwal Tafoki, and Obiora Ifoh.

NEC further ratified and approved the expansion of the Party’s membership register through a hybrid approach – Digital Membership Registration (e-registration) alongside manual registration in rural communities.

The party said this initiative is aimed at modernizing the Party’s database, strengthening participatory democracy, and enhancing transparency and efficiency in Party administration, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.

Additionally, NEC resolved that all existing vacancies within Party structures shall be filled through the appointment of interim leadership to ensure continuity in administration.

Read The Full Article Here Now

 

👉 Are You A WhatsApp User? Do You Want To Get Our News As Fast As Possible On Daily Basis? 👉 Click This Link To Join WhatsApp Channel Now.

Art & Commercial students don’t fail JAMB because they’re dull. They fail because they’re taught like Science students. Science students calculate — JAMB rewards that. Art students explain — JAMB doesn’t. So you read hard, attend lessons, yet your score disappoints you. This online class fixes that. No theory overload. No confusion. Just real JAMB questions, clear breakdowns, and winning strategies. 📌 JAMB is not hard — you were just taught the wrong way.Click The Link To Reach Us Now 👉 https://wa.me/2349063958940

Continue Reading

Politics

Kano State Commissioner of Science and Technology resigns, cites deviation from founding political ideals

Published

on

Kano State Commissioner of Science and Technology, Yusif Ibrahim Kofar Mata has announced his resignation from office, citing what he described as a departure from the political principles upon which the current administration was established.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The resignation was disclosed in a statement posted on his official Facebook account.

In the statement, the former commissioner said his decision was guided by conscience and loyalty to the original vision that informed the formation of the government.

“I stepped down from my position as commissioner in order to distance myself from a political direction that deviates from the ideals and struggle upon which this government was founded,” he said.

He expressed gratitude to God and to key political leaders for the opportunity to serve, specifically acknowledging the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf.

“I thank Almighty Allah, our revered leader, Sen. Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, as well as the good people of Kano, for the support and cooperation extended to me during my tenure,” the statement read.

The former commissioner noted that he served in the Ministry of Higher Education and later in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, where he contributed to several key initiatives aimed at advancing education and innovation in the state.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Kano through the Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, and other critical assignments entrusted to me,” he added.

He concluded the statement with a note of appreciation and resignation to faith, saying, “Alhamdulillah.”

As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Government has not issued an official response to the resignation.

Read The Full Article Here Now

 

👉 Are You A WhatsApp User? Do You Want To Get Our News As Fast As Possible On Daily Basis? 👉 Click This Link To Join WhatsApp Channel Now.

Art & Commercial students don’t fail JAMB because they’re dull. They fail because they’re taught like Science students. Science students calculate — JAMB rewards that. Art students explain — JAMB doesn’t. So you read hard, attend lessons, yet your score disappoints you. This online class fixes that. No theory overload. No confusion. Just real JAMB questions, clear breakdowns, and winning strategies. 📌 JAMB is not hard — you were just taught the wrong way.Click The Link To Reach Us Now 👉 https://wa.me/2349063958940

Continue Reading

Politics

BREAKING: Godfatherism in Nigerian politics must come to an end — APC chieftain

Published

on

A federal commissioner representing Edo, Ekiti and Ondo states at the Federal Civil Service Commission, Henry Idahagbon, has described godfatherism as a Nigerian invention that must be consciously dismantled.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Idahagbon said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday.

According to him, “I believe that the concept of godfatherism is a uniquely Nigerian invention. Maybe it’s one of Nigeria’s negative contributions to the development of democracy.”

He noted that all over the world, including the United States and most developed democracies, there are very influential political leaders whose views go a long way in determining election outcomes.

“But there is nothing that can be compared with the Nigerian concept of godfatherism. That is why I said it’s a unique Nigerian creation, a Nigerian invention.

“In Rivers and Edo, we have seen and are still seeing the negative impact of godfatherism. Those two states represent perhaps the worst species of godfatherism in Nigeria.

“At the peak of the Obaseki and Oshiomhole imbroglio, we saw Obaseki practically declaring Oshiomhole a persona non grata in a state that he governed for eight years.

“I remember we had to arrange for private security to escort Oshiomhole from the airport just to get to his house.

“On many occasions, his cars were stoned, but for the fact that they were bulletproof, he would have been injured. And I happened to be the only person who was in his house the day thugs came to attempt to burn down his house.

“And the same thing is playing out again in Rivers State. We have the Minister of the FCT, who keeps breathing down the neck of Governor Siminalayi Fubara because he brought him to power.

“So it’s something that the Nigerian political class has to consciously dismantle,” he said.

Idahagbon, who was a former attorney-general and commissioner for justice during Oshiomhole’s administration, emphasised the need for governors and presidents to disengage from power after leaving office.

“When governors and presidents leave office, they should leave for good. They should not be engaged in the process of determining their successors.

“In my opinion, political actors want to determine who succeeds them because of two factors. They want protection when they leave office.’

“So if governors do well, like I believe Gov. Alex Otti of Abia is doing in his state now, you don’t need to determine who succeeds you. Anybody can succeed you if your records are clean.

“So we should consciously, like Oshiomhole during his campaign and tenure said, say no to godfatherism and embrace one man, one vote; one governor, one vote.

“I think that mantra should become a national mantra — one man, one vote — and let us say no to godfatherism because it has negative implications for our polity,” the federal commissioner added.

Read The Full Article Here Now

 

👉 Are You A WhatsApp User? Do You Want To Get Our News As Fast As Possible On Daily Basis? 👉 Click This Link To Join WhatsApp Channel Now.

Art & Commercial students don’t fail JAMB because they’re dull. They fail because they’re taught like Science students. Science students calculate — JAMB rewards that. Art students explain — JAMB doesn’t. So you read hard, attend lessons, yet your score disappoints you. This online class fixes that. No theory overload. No confusion. Just real JAMB questions, clear breakdowns, and winning strategies. 📌 JAMB is not hard — you were just taught the wrong way.Click The Link To Reach Us Now 👉 https://wa.me/2349063958940

Continue Reading

PURPOSE ONLINE ACADEMY

Trending

All Right Reserved | Copyright © 2026 3ppleloaded News | Powered by 3ppleloaded.ng |