Soludo Proposes 5 Vice Presidents & 6 Years Single Term for Presidents in Nigeria

Soludo Proposes 5 Vice Presidents & 6 Years Single Term for Presidents in Nigeria

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Charles Soludo has proposed a single term of 6 years for future Nigeria presidents, The Cable reports.

He also suggested five vice-presidents serving at a time — one from each geo-political zone.

Soludo made the proposal at the south-east summit on restructuring Nigeria ongoing in Awka, Anambra state capital.

He said having a vice-president from all geo-political zones will ensure the representation of all Nigerians in government.

He said: “The tenure of office of the president shall be a single term of six years. There shall be five vice presidents. One from each of the six geopolitical zones.”

The former CBN governor aligned his voice with that of various stakeholders across the country who have repeatedly argued that restructuring will help address some of Nigeria’s problems.

Proponents of restructuring have said it would help lay to rest the agitations coming from the various ethnic groups.

Soludo said to solve the agitations coming from the Igbo, there should a nation “that works” and that gives everyone a sense of belonging.

He said the Igbo demand a new constitution and a constitutional conference — backed by law — “where the people of Nigeria will agree on a new, truly, federal constitution.”

“A constituent assembly should be constituted to agree on a new constitution for a new Nigeria,” he said.

“Such a constitution, the People’s constitution should be approved by the people of Nigeria through a referendum to give it legitimacy and validity.”