A Bill seeking to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Amended), to provide for independent candidacy yesterday passed through the second reading at the floor of the 10th House of Representatives. The Bill, titled: Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB1630) (Independent Candidates), is sponsored by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr., who represents the Ekiti-North 1 (lkole/Oye) Federal Constituency. This recommittal, serving as the second reading, followed a Motion moved by Isah Ambarura (APC, Sokoto), Deputy Chairman, House Committee…
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