• Shehu Sani, a former senator from Kaduna state, has described the single six-year tenure of the president and governor as “chop and go”
• Sani’s statement sparked reactions on social media X barely 24 hours after the House of Representatives rejected the bill
• Atiku Abubakar had earlier forwarded a letter to the National Assembly proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow a six-year term for the office of the President of Nigeria

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Former member of the Senate Shehu Sani have reacted to bill aimed at a single six-year period for the president’s offices, state governors and chairmen of local governments.

Legit.ng reported that the House of Representatives voted against the bill during plenary on Thursday, November 21.

The bill aims to amend the 1999 constitution to allow a single six-year term for the executive officers.

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As reported by Vanguard, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) and 33 other lawmakers sponsored the bill.

Shehu Sani reacts to the bill proposing a single 6-year term

But Sani, enter a post shared on his X Page on Friday, November 22nd questions about his position on the matter.

He described the bill as “chop and go”, a phrase that has drawn mixed reactions among Nigerians, with many wondering what the former senator meant by the remark.

Sani tweeted:

“Six years for single is ‘Just Chop and Go.’

Nigerians react to Shehu Sani’s statement

As usual, Nigerians reacted to the former lawmaker’s statement. Legit.ng compiled some reactions from the comments section on X below;

@VickiIzy tweeted:

“I won’t allow it.”

@VinOfIdanre001 tweeted:

“4-8 years is still chop and go either.”

@abu_twinss tweeted:

“I swear na chop and really go.”

@I__E__O tweeted:

“What APC wants, they are evil and will not stop.”

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@Unwanaassam1 tweeted:

“Of all the things affecting Nigeria now, sponsoring a bill for politicians to stay six years in office is the one that a member of the House of Representatives could think of.”

@MagnificentKin6 tweeted:

“They should just allow us to maintain this tyrannical democracy.”

@OSILEO tweeted:

“How is it cut and go eminent senator?”

Atiku writes National Assembly on 6-year single period

In the meantime, Legit.ng reported that Atiku Abubakar proposed a constitutional amendment that would allow a six-year single period for the office of the President of Nigeria.

The former VP and PDP flag bearer in the 2023 elections, also outlined his position on power rotation and constitutional review.

This was contained in a letter sent to the National Assembly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Source: Legit.ng