Senate Leader Bamidele Proposes Six-Year Term Bill

Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Leader, disclosed 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 expected to be part of a broader package of political reforms aimed at strengthening governance and reducing distractions associated with re-election campaigns.

During an extensive interview in Abuja, Bamidele also addressed issues related to legislative transparency and the need for the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to publish the salaries and allowances of public office holders, including members of the National Assembly and state legislatures. He emphasized that misconceptions about lawmakers' earnings stem from a lack of transparency.

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 to monitor military spending and procurement processes.