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BY CLIFFORD NDUJIHE, INNOCENT ANABA, GEORGE ONAH,\u00a0 AUSTIN OGWUDA, HENRY UMORU, WAHAB ABDULAH, DAPO AKINREFON, EMMAN OVUAKPORIE, OLA AJAYI, DAYO JOHNSON, BEN AGANDE, INALEGWU SHAIBU & ABDULSALAM MUHAMMAD
LAGOS\u2014IN torrents, mixed reactions yesterday continued to trail President Goodluck Jonathan\u2019s proposal to initiate a bill for a single tenure for president and governors in the country beginning from 2015.
Although, President Jonathan said he would not be a beneficiary, the proposal drew opponents and supporters in equal measure from all parts of the country.<\/p>\n

It got a strident kick from leading opposition parties and platforms in the country such as the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP),\u00a0 Patriotic Alliance for Nigeria (PAN), Civil Liberties Organisation and Transition Monitoring Group (TMG).<\/p>\n

Conversely, The Patriots, Afenifere and Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) endorsed the proposal, saying that it could make way for good governance in the country.<\/p>\n

Eminent Nigerians, who spoke on the matter in separate chats with Vanguard include Second Republic politician, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, a stalwart of The Patriots, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, former Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), 1999 AD\/APP Presidential Candidate, Chief Olu Falae and Afenifere Leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti,\u00a0 retired Anglican Bishop of Akure Diocese, Bishop Bolanle Gbinigi and Mr. Sebastine Hon (SAN)<\/p>\n

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PRESIDENT Goodluck Ebele Jonathan during his arrival in Lagos<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The rest include Bamidele Aturu, Chief Maxi Okwu, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, Mr Taiwo Taiwo, Mr. Peter Ogana and Moshood Erubami.<\/p>\n

While opposing the proposal, the CNPP in a statement by Osita Okechukwu, said it was a plot by Jonathan to elongate his tenure and perpetuate himself in office. The CPC said it was the \u201cunveiling of a grand delusion\u201d and the ACN said it was \u201cnothing but tenure elongation by subterfuge.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the ACN said the project was also self-serving because, \u201cdespite the deceptive proviso that President Jonathan will not benefit from it, there is nothing in the constitution that bars him from seeking another term of office in 2015. In any case, he has not told anyone that he will not run again after his current tenure.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019This is nothing but tenure elongation by subterfuge, and it is worse than the third term misadventure of his Godfather (Olusegun Obasanjo).\u201d<\/p>\n

Agbakoba, Aturu, others\u00a0 back Jonathan<\/p>\n

Speaking on the issue, Rights activist and lawyer, Mr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) lauded the proposed single tenure for elected public officers in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Agbakoba said the proposal was good and commended Jonathan for also proposing that the arrangement would take effect after the current administration\u2019s tenure.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0 former NBA President, however, said\u00a0 there was need to consult Nigerians on the matter.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cThe timing of the proposal was wrong. What I expect is for the government to come up with ways of making the nation\u2019s economy work again and alleviate the plight of Nigerians,\u201d he said and suggested that the National Assembly should amend the entire Constitution.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are so many issues that call for amendment, including the issue of true federalism that should give more powers to states. A holistic approach will take care of all these issues.\u201d<\/p>\n

Social critic, Mr Bamidele Aturu said that such an arrangement would make Nigeria\u2019s democracy more fruitful because \u201cit will reduce the eight years of \u2018looting\u2019 by elected public officers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Okwu, Adegboruwa kick<\/p>\n

On the contrary, Coordinator of Patriotic Alliance for Nigeria (PAN), Chief Maxi Okwu, said that Nigeria should continue with its renewable four-year tenure as \u201ca single tenure will encourage corruption because beneficiaries will know that it is a one-off thing and will, therefore, do what they like, knowing that they will not come back.\u201d<\/p>\n

Relatedly, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a lawyer and human rights activist, said\u00a0 the proposal was not necessary and should be dispensed with.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cIt is too early to be talking about tenure, Mr President should be focusing on more immediate things such as power generation, food insecurity and security of lives and property. Issues of national development such as restructuring our federal system and managing the threat posed by the Boko Haram sect ought to occupy the mind of our leaders now,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Afenifere, Gbonigi laud move<\/p>\n

The Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, yesterday supported the proposed single term of six year President and governors.<\/p>\n

Its leader Chief Reuben Fasoranti who spoke with Vanguard in Akure said the move has always been the position of the Afenifere because it would allow the president and the governors to plan and execute their policies during their tenure.<\/p>\n

He said the issue of second term had always been a problem in the country because the President and the governors instead of facing governance usually use the middle of their tenure to plan for a second term at the detriment of the electorate.<\/p>\n

The Retired Anglican Bishop of Akure Diocese, Bishop Bolanle Gbinigi said that the proposal was laudable and would prevent diversion, help the economy and rule out acrimony and vendetta associated with second term.<\/p>\n

Bishop Gbonigi said that the present system was too expensive and short for the president and governors to perform.
\u201c If a governor is elected, he spends the first six months to settle down and work for another two and half years before he starts to strategise for a second term. But if it is six year single term, he would use one year to settle down and appoint political officers and the next five years to work knowing that there is no second term.\u201d<\/p>\n

Single term tenure \u2018ll stabilise the polity \u2013\u00a0 Yakasai<\/p>\n

Former Special Adviser to President Shehu Shagari and elderstatesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, on his part lent his weight to the proposal.<\/p>\n

He urged President Jonathan to adopt a holistic approach to other variables like rotation of power at the three tiers of government in Nigeria to lessen acrimony among competing forces.<\/p>\n

Yakassai, who was a member of the 1995 Constitutional Conference, said: \u2018What Mr. President is proposing is not new to Nigeria, the concept was captured in 1995 constitution that never saw the light of the day. My support for Jonathan\u2019s proposal stem from the fact that his initiative is in tandem with the 1995 constitution that stipulates among others rotation of power among interest groups in the three tiers of government.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yakassai noted that the proposal would eliminate do-or-die politics in the system pointing out that the current system that allows Presidents and Governors two terms was \u2018unproductive and detrimental\u2019 to democracy. He said: \u201cWe have seen in practice the merits and demerits of\u00a0 the current system that recognizes two-term tenure for president and governors, and the summary is that the essence put at risk the whole concept of civil governance.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that if the proposal sailed through, it would compel the president and governors to be more proactive to governance and \u201cstate resources will\u00a0 no longer suffer quantum assault for reelection bid of an incumbent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adebanjo, Falae differ<\/p>\n

Relatedly, a chieftain of NADECO and The Patriots, which had been calling for a single term of five years,\u00a0 Chief Ayo Adebanjo, urged Nigerians to back the move.<\/p>\n

\u201cI do not think Nigerians should express any fear since the President has said he would not be a beneficiary. He has also promised not to seek another term,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

National Coordinator of Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, Otunba Gani Adams, welcomed the idea of having a six-year single tenure for governors and presidents noting that it would enhance performance.
\u201cI think the six years one term is okay for our system because it will reduce corruption in the polity. However,\u00a0 Chief Falae said he was disappointed with the decision of the president.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, Chief Falae said he was disappointed with the decision of the president.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cWhose mandate is that? Was that one of his campaign promises? Who asked him to embark on another constitutional amendment? To me, this is the beginning of another Third Term agenda. He is expected to consult far and wide before embarking on another form of constitutional amendment. I think he has misfired and I am really disappointed in him.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a grand delusion \u2013 CPC<\/p>\n

For the CPC, the push was delusory. In a statement by its Natonal Publicity Secretary, Engr. Rotimi Fashakin, the party viewed with the proposal with disgust. \u201c\u2018Though the President predicated his proposal as\u00a0 \u201cborne out of a patriotic zeal, after a painstaking study and belief that the constitutionally guaranteed two terms for Presidents and Governors is not helping the focus of Governance and institutionalization of democracy at this stage of our developmen,\u2019 nothing can be more mendacious and delusory!\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201c Chapter 2 of the subsisting constitution deals with the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy with section 14 accentuating the fact of\u00a0 \u201cSovereignty belonging to the people and from whom Government derives its powers.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was the good intention of the drafters of the Nation\u2019s Constitution to compulsorily make the Political rulers to always return to the people for renewal of their mandate as an incentive to meritorious performance and good Governance. This is why the proposal of Mr President is Preposterous, immoral and ludicrous.\u201d<\/p>\n

ANPP to resist moves to manipulate process<\/p>\n

Clearly, the\u00a0 All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP, was the only leading party that backed the proposal yesterday. It however said it would resist any attempt by the Federal Government to manipulate the proposed six years single tenure for President and state governors.<\/p>\n

The party, in statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Emma Eneukwu gave its support to the proposed amendment with a warning to the National Assembly to put the interest of the Nation first in the amendment exercise.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cOur great Party has taken notice of the reported intention of Mr. President to forward a Bill to the National Assembly proposing the amendment of the Constitution to limit the tenure of office of the President and State Governors to a single term of six years.We have also taken cognizance of the effective date of the year 2015 for the amendment, if passed and assented to, to become effective.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, we wish to urge Mr. President and the National Assembly to put the interest of the nation above every other consideration in the process. The experience of the recent past in similar efforts in this regard should remind all true patriots that Nigerians will resist any attempt to manipulate the constitutional amendment process to further any hidden agenda. We call on all our members in the National Assembly to remain vigilant.\u201d<\/p>\n

It \u2018ll overheat the polity\u2013Sen Anyanwu<\/p>\n

The Senator representing Imo East, Imo State, Senator Chris Anyanwu yesterday said the proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the Presidential and gubernatorial tenure to a single six year term was not a core national agenda at the moment.<\/p>\n

Anyanwu, the only All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, senator wondered why the issue should be a priority of the government now, adding that it would overheat the system.<\/p>\n

According to her, what should form the centre of discourse at this critical period should be how to better the lives of the ordinary Nigerians, how to address the problem of unemployment, insecurity, Niger Delta and Boko Haram among others.<\/p>\n

Reps agree<\/p>\n

Members of the House of Representatives were divided in their opinions on the matter.
Hon Ken Chikere (PDP Rivers) said a single tenure for the executive would reduce the pressure and financial wastage associated with the campaign for the second term.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe that with the knowledge of the people now, it is a good proposal that should be look at dispassionately. I believe that we should take out time to take a further look at it but on the face I think it is a good proposal. If you look at the acrimony and the expenses that come with election is one aspect of our national life that should be looked.<\/p>\n

It is a drain on the resources both at the individual and national level. If we remove the second term, it would be better for the individuals and the country\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Hon. Eseme Eyiboh in his reaction noted that in order to guarantee national peace, the six year single tenure was the best option for the country now as there would be less distraction for the occupants of the offices.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a politician and one desirous of a peaceful nation, I think it is a good thing. You discover that during the first term most occupants of the executive office would use the major part of the term to building structures preparatory for the second term contest. If it is a single term, the occupant knows that he has only one term and he would concentrate. on providing purposeful leadership for the people who voted for him\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Hon.\u00a0 Daniel Reyenieju (PDP, Delta) said the proposal was good for the country as quest for second term always encouraged corruption. \u201cI will support it provided it is good for the nation and the future of this country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hon. Victor Ogene (APGA Anambra) said since the incumbent office holders would not benefit from the arrangement, \u2018I will heartily support it\u2019.<\/p>\n

But Hon. Emmanuel Jime (PDP Benue) said a single tenure would not promote national cohesion but would rather drive the country apart and cause more havoc for the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cI do not think it is something that should be mentioned at this point in time. What we should be doing is providing leadership that would make a difference in the lives of our people. Some people benefitted from the 1999 constitution especially in the states. How then do you ensure that you operate it in such a way that it is morally consistent with its operation?<\/p>\n

What does it matter whether you have a single term or a two term? The advantages that are associated with a single term are neutralized by the many disadvantages inherent in it\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Toby Ikechukwu representing Enugu simply said, \u201cif they bring it we will debate it and the House will take a position on it but for now let us wait for it to come so that we won\u2019t contradict ourselves on the subject.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rep Zakari Mohammed representing Barauten\/Kaiama Federal constituency said \u201c we are waiting for it to come but certainly some people will not benefit from it.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a welcome development \u2013 Ali
Speaking on the matter, Legal luminary, Yusuf\u00a0 Ali, SAN, said: \u201cThe president\u2019s proposal is a welcome development. I have said this in different for a that part of what can reduce tension in one political\u00a0 transition to the other is having a tenure of one term of six years. However, some have suggested a single term of five years.<\/p>\n

My own view then was that six years term is the middle number between\u00a0 four and eight years. At that time we were thinking of the problem associating with the civilian transition. Even the Nigerian Bar\u00a0 Association, NBA , proposed five years single time. Then we all agreed on a single denominator that could make the political class see reason.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn issue of whether the issue is supposed to be decided by Nigerians, I believe that when the bill gets to the National\u00a0 Assembly, there will be public hearing on the matter, which will take care of all interest. \u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s another Obasanjo\u2019s idea \u2013 Ngige
For Mr. Emeka Ngige, SAN, the proposal was not part of Jonathan\u2019s campaign promises. \u201cPresident Jonathan during his campaign did not promise that if elected he would amend the constitution to provide for single tenure of six years.\u00a0 So, it is amazing for him to leave all his promises unattended to and dabble into a new agitation.<\/p>\n

That makes the intention very suspicious. We recalled that Obasanjo tried to do this during the constitutional conference he called in 2005-2006, which latter became known as the third term bid and that proposal failed. For Jonathan to bring this\u00a0 issue at the very beginning of his tenure, shows that Obasanjo is still looming large in our political horizon.<\/p>\n

It is now a case of the hand of Esau and voice of Jacob. My only worry is that we don\u2019t have the likes of Ken Nnamani, or Aminu Masari at the two chambers\u00a0 to put this obnoxious proposal in check. So, I am calling on men of goodwill to prevail on Mr. President to let sleeping dogs lye. Our problem is not about tenure review, our problem is for us to have a keen and transparent election, from there we fight corruption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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