Nigerian lawmakers are making significant strides in constitutional reforms, with the House of Representatives passing 32 amendment bills through the second reading stage, including one that seeks to introduce a Prime Minister as the head of government while the President remains head of state.
Among the proposed amendments is a bill advocating for reserved legislative seats for women in both the National Assembly and state assemblies.
Another bill seeks to reduce the time allotted for determining pre-election cases, introduce pre-election tribunals, and regulate the suspension of legislators from parliamentary duties.
Further constitutional changes under review include adjustments to the qualifications for presidential, gubernatorial, and deputy gubernatorial candidates.
Lawmakers are also examining a bill that redefines the role of the Federal Capital Territory in presidential elections, alongside proposals for the establishment of Wan State and Gobir State.
In total, 113 constitutional amendment bills have successfully passed the second reading in the House of Representatives.