Constitution Review: Reps Publish Final Draft Of Amendment Bills Up For Voting Today
The House of Representatives has released the final print of the Constitution Alteration Bills scheduled for consideration and voting during plenary on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
The bills represent the culmination of several months of rigorous legislative work undertaken by the House Committee on Constitution Review, following the receipt and consideration of numerous Constitution amendment proposals from lawmakers, government institutions, professional bodies, civil society organisations, traditional institutions, and citizens across the country.
The review process involved extensive stakeholder engagement through zonal and national public hearings, consultative meetings, expert sessions, and town hall engagements held across the six geopolitical zones, ensuring broad-based citizen participation and input.
The Constitution Alteration Bills span critical thematic areas, including:
– Electoral Reforms
– Judicial Reforms
– Security and Policing
– Local Government Administration
– Inclusive Governance and Citizenship
– Legislature
– Devolution of Powers
– Human Rights
– Fiscal Reforms
– Strengthening of Institutions
– Traditional Institutions
– Creation of States and Local Governments
Commenting on the development, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Benjamin Kalu, described the release of the final print as a defining moment in the House’s commitment to delivering a more responsive and effective constitutional framework for Nigeria.
The House is expected to vote on the bills during plenary on Thursday, June 11, 2026, provided the constitutionally prescribed quorum is attained. Should the required quorum not be met, consideration and voting will be deferred to the next legislative day in accordance with the Constitution and the Standing Orders of the House.
