This Bill aims to amend the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria to establish a system of rotation of power among the various geo-political zones, senatorial zones, and federal constituencies for presidential, gubernatorial, senatorial elections, and House of Representatives representation, respectively.
Key provisions of the Bill include:
- Rotation of Presidential Office:
- The presidency will rotate among the six geo-political zones, with each state holding the office for a maximum of two terms of four years each.
- A zone that has produced a President cannot produce another until all other zones have had their turn.
- Rotation of Governorship:
- The office of the governor of a state will rotate among the three senatorial zones within the state.
- A senatorial zone that has produced a governor cannot do so again until the other zones have had their turn.
- Rotation of Senatorial Elections:
- Senatorial elections will rotate among all federal constituencies within the senatorial zone.
- A federal constituency that has produced a senator cannot do so again until all others have had their turn.
- Rotation of House of Representatives Membership:
- House of Representatives membership will rotate among all local governments within the federal constituency.
- A local government that has produced a member of the House of Representatives cannot do so again until all others have had their turn.
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The Bill emphasizes the need for inclusivity, participation, and representation across all levels of government to foster a sense of belonging and to drive social progress and development.
It also outlines conditions for eligibility, such as completing a full term validated by election results, ensuring fairness and transparency in the rotation process.
The introduction of this Bill reflects ongoing efforts to promote equitable political representation and distribution of power within Nigeria’s democratic framework.
