- 60 lawmakers have initiated a move to end the current presidential system and revert to the parliamentary system previously adopted in Nigeria’s first republic
- The group introduced a constitution alteration bill on the floor of the house of representatives, setting in motion what could be a transition to a parliamentary system by 2031
- Legit.ng reports that the 60 lawmakers expressed their frustration with the alleged expensive presidential system and ‘the overbearing powers’ of the president
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance.
FCT, Abuja – 60 members of the house of representatives on Wednesday, February 14, proposed a bill seeking the transformation to a parliamentary system of government from the current presidential system.
