A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives, on Monday, proposed some amendments to the 1999 Constitution which they believe will improve governance in the country.
The group led by Ikenga Ugochinyere, member representing Ideato Federal Constituency, proposed a six-year single tenure for the President and the 36 state governors.
The lawmakers also sought the creation of offices for two Vice Presidents (VPs), one from the Southern region and the other from the Northern region of the country.
According to them, the first Vice President, would be a Succession VP, while the second VP would be a minister in charge of the economy, and both shall be ministers.
The group also proposed an amendment to the Electoral Act 2022 to ensure that all governorship elections are held on the same day.
