A proposal on regional government in Nigeria is set to be sent to President Bola Tinubu next week, marking a significant step towards potential constitutional change.


The drafter of the private bill, Dr. Akin Fapohunda, who had previously indicated his intent to engage with members of the National Assembly before the bill’s transmission, explained his decision to send the proposed law directly to President Tinubu.


He hopes that the President will present the proposal to the parliament as an executive bill.


The bill, advocating a return to the regional system of government, aims to address long-standing concerns regarding the current federal structure established under Decree 24 of 1999, which was implemented by the then Military Government without the explicit consent of the Nigerian people.


The proposed law is currently before the National Assembly and is expected to be passed into law before October 1, 2024.


A draft of the bill, seen by SaharaReporters, outlines several key points. It begins with a preliminary section stating:


"Whereas Nigeria, its Peoples, and Government have been governed under Decree 24 of 1999 without the express consent of the people despite the preamble of 'We the people.'


“Whereas the said Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as Amended) does not evolve from the deliberations and consensus of the Nigerian People.


“Whereas the Peoples of Nigeria now desire and effectively demand a change to a Constitution based on a Federal/Regional System of Government."


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So sad 😢😭😭
Some states are enjoying the national cake produced by others state.
Don't worry you'll eat your cow and beans, I'll eat my oils and Gas!!!
Before 2030 regional government will come to reality.

I support the move.

Good move