Senator Kenneth Eze Advocates for 16-Year Single Presidential Tenure to Boost Governance

Senator Kenneth Eze Advocates for 16-Year Single Presidential Tenure to Boost Governance

Senator Kenneth Eze  , chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, has proposed a nationwide debate on replacing Nigeria’s current two-term, four-year presidential system with a single 16-year tenure.

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Speaking on Monday at his Ohigbo-Amagu country home in Ezza South LGA, Senator Eze argued that frequent elections hinder effective governance and stall national development. “Every four years, we return to campaign mode. By the third year, governance slows as attention shifts to re-election; that is why projects are abandoned, and policies are not allowed to mature,” he said.

He explained that a longer, single tenure would free leaders from the pressures of constant campaigning, allowing them to implement long-term reforms in key sectors such as power, infrastructure, agriculture, and fiscal policy. Senator Eze highlighted that initiatives like irrigation schemes, mechanized farming, and energy reforms require sustained commitment to deliver meaningful results.

Clarifying his position, he emphasized that the proposal is intended to spark constructive governance discussions rather than undermine democracy. He called for a transparent, participatory national dialogue on constitutional reform and encouraged citizens—including journalists, teachers, civil servants, and parents—to promote civic responsibility and uphold national values, noting that sustainable change extends beyond policy adjustments.

Senator Kenneth Eze Advocates for 16-Year Single Presidential Tenure to Boost Governance