Second reading of the Bill which provides for a six-year term for members of the National Assembly also was killed today, December 17.
Majority of the lawmakers during plenary today, rejected the bill which was sponsored by John Dyegh from Benue State.
John Dyegh argued that the bill was necessary to for members of the National Assembly to gain more experience in six years years instead of four.
According to him, re-election for the President and governors cost three times more than the first election and is characterised by violence. He believes a single term of five years will curb the irregularities associated with re-election.
The lawmakers in disagreement with Dyegh pushed, instead, for a credible electoral process, saying that the President or governor will be unable to make meaningful achievements if restricted to just a six year single term.
They added that the current tenure provides an opportunity for appraisal every four years.
Majority of the lawmakers during plenary today, rejected the bill which was sponsored by John Dyegh from Benue State.
John Dyegh argued that the bill was necessary to for members of the National Assembly to gain more experience in six years years instead of four.
According to him, re-election for the President and governors cost three times more than the first election and is characterised by violence. He believes a single term of five years will curb the irregularities associated with re-election.
The lawmakers in disagreement with Dyegh pushed, instead, for a credible electoral process, saying that the President or governor will be unable to make meaningful achievements if restricted to just a six year single term.
They added that the current tenure provides an opportunity for appraisal every four years.
