The bill proposing the rotation of Nigeria's presidency among the six geopolitical zones was recently debated and subsequently rejected by the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the bill aimed to amend the 1999 Constitution to institutionalize an eight-year rotational presidency and vice presidency among the zones, starting from 2031. The objective was to promote national unity, equity, and inclusiveness in governance.

During the plenary session on May 13, 2025, the bill (HB. 2291) was presented for a second reading but was rejected after a voice vote. Opponents argued that the existing federal character principle already addresses regional representation and that mandating rotation could lead to further divisions and agitations.


Unfortunately, the full text of the bill is not readily available online. To obtain the official document, you may consider contacting the National Assembly directly or visiting their official website for further assistance.