amend

3rd Term: APC Chieftain Asks Court To Amend Constitution

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Charles Oko Enya, has approached a Federal High Court, Abakiliki, Ebonyi State, asking it to create room for third term for the president and governors, even as President Muhammadu Buhari had said he has no plans to stay longer than May 29, 2023.

Enya is asking the court to compel the National Assembly to immediate effect a constitutional amendment to alter or totally expunge section 137(1) (b) and 182 (1) (b) of  the 1999 constitution (as amended).

Sections 137(1) (b) and 182(1) (b) of the 1999 Constitution as amended …

Why States May Kick Against Bid To Amend Land Use Act

Why States May Kick Against Bid To Amend Land Use Act

Indications emerged at the weekend that state governors are determined to frustrate planned efforts by the Senate to amend the Land Use Act, contending the proposal aims at removing the most potent power the states’ chief executives have, particularly over land.

Checks by THISDAY in 18 states showed that the helmsmen of the second tier of government are baying for blood, arguing that not only would the proposed amendment undermine their power but would also undercut the huge financial resources many of them are making from land administration, including land charges.

A few respondents feared that the proposal was a …