Senate Leader Bamidele Proposes Six-Year Term Bill

Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Leader, announced plans to sponsor a constitutional amendment bill in the 11th National Assembly that seeks to replace the current two-term tenure arrangement for the President and Governors with a single six-year term. This proposal is part of a broader package aimed at political reform to strengthen governance and reduce distractions associated with re-election campaigns.

During an extensive interview in Abuja, Bamidele also addressed public misconceptions regarding the earnings of lawmakers, clarifying that the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) is responsible for publishing comprehensive salary details of public office holders. He emphasized the need for transparency to dispel the belief that lawmakers earn excessively.

Furthermore, Bamidele defended the Senate's decision to reject a motion for a special committee to probe military expenditures, arguing that existing oversight committees are sufficient for monitoring military spending and procurement processes.