Power Rotation Bill
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 — Rotation of Power
A constitutional alteration proposal seeking a framework for rotation of political offices among geopolitical zones, senatorial districts and federal constituencies.
Legislative Background
Background and purpose
The 2024 proposal followed Senator Abba Moro's earlier Power Rotation Bill introduced during the 9th Senate. The 2024 measure was presented as an alteration to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999.
Legislative Impact
Public and institutional impact
The proposal seeks to institutionalise political inclusion and rotation of specified elective offices across relevant geopolitical and electoral constituencies.
Key Objectives
What the legislation seeks to achieve
Provide for rotation of the Presidency among Nigeria's six geopolitical zones.
Provide for rotation of governorship among the senatorial districts of each state.
Provide for rotation of senatorial representation among federal constituencies within a senatorial district.
Promote political inclusion, participation and representation across different parts of the federation.
Expected beneficiaries
Nigeria's geopolitical zones
Senatorial districts
Federal constituencies
Citizens participating in Nigeria's democratic system
Legislative Intelligence
Procedural record
Legislative Session
10th Senate
Introduced
13 March 2024
Sponsor
Legislative Status
Current legislative position
Sponsored
Passed First Reading in the Senate on 13 March 2024.
Legislative Journey
Major legislative milestones
13 March 2024
First Reading
The Constitution Alteration Bill on rotation of power passed first reading in the Senate.
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