Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president and 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, criticized the House of Representatives for rejecting a bill that proposed a six-year tenure for Nigerian presidents and governors.
The bill, sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere and 33 others, was dismissed through a voice vote during Thursday’s plenary session. Atiku described the lawmakers’ decision as unfortunate, stating that they failed to recognize that Nigeria is at a critical juncture.
According to a statement issued by Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe, the former Vice President had expected that the bill would encourage those elected to focus on fulfilling their responsibilities to the public, aiming to reduce political distractions for presidents and governors.
