A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Cap C23 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to the Principle of Rotation of the Offices of the President and the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Among the Six Geopolitical Zones of the Country, Namely: North Central, North East, North West, South East, South South, and South West; and for Related Matters

Abstract

This Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to give constitutional backing to the principle of rotation of the offices of the President and the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria among the six geopolitical zones of the country, namely: North Central, North East, North West, South East, South South, and South West. The objective of the proposed alteration is to promote national unity, equity, fairness, and a sense of belonging among the diverse peoples of Nigeria by ensuring that the highest executive offices in the country are accessible to all geopolitical zones in a fair and rotational manner.