The 34 House of Representatives members have pledged to reintroduce a bill proposing a six-year single term for the president, governors, and local government chairmen.

This initiative, led by Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) from Imo, comes on the heels of the bill's rejection during a plenary session.

Despite this setback, Ugochinyere remains optimistic about the bill's future, describing the rejection as merely a "temporary setback" that will not deter the campaign for a more inclusive democratic process. He emphasized, "The decision on the floor of the house yesterday not to allow the bill for six-year single tenure and all elections to hold in one day will not end the agitation."

The proposed legislation aims to introduce electoral reforms, including the zonal rotation of presidential and governorship seats and the consolidation of all elections into a single day.

Advocates argue that these changes would reduce election costs, minimize rigging, and help de-escalate political tensions, thereby enabling elected leaders to focus more effectively on delivering their democratic mandates.

Ugochinyere assured Nigerians that further consultations and advocacy efforts are underway to garner support for the bill. "We are going to review this decision and find possible ways of reintroducing it after following due legislative procedures," he stated, showing his commitment to convincing fellow lawmakers of the bill's merits