The Senate has moved to reassure Nigerians that the ongoing constitutional amendment process will not be abandoned or delayed because of political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The assurance came amid concerns that the review exercise could suffer the fate of previous attempts, which failed after years of deliberation despite huge public resources committed to the process.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, said the 10th National Assembly remained committed to completing the amendment before its tenure expires in June 2027.
Adaramodu dismissed fears that the election season would distract lawmakers from the process, insisting that the January 2027 polls would not mark the end of legislative activities.
“The proposed constitution amendments, already started by the 10th National Assembly, shall be passed in the life of this current Assembly,” he said.
“January is not the terminal date of the 10th National Assembly, but June 2027.”
The senator also said the recently passed Electoral Act had addressed issues surrounding the conduct of the 2027 general elections, giving lawmakers enough time to continue with other legislative responsibilities.
The constitutional amendment process, which covers proposals on governance, political restructuring and other areas of national development, requires approval by both chambers of the National Assembly and endorsement by at least two-thirds of state Houses of Assembly.
Previous constitutional review exercises have failed after failing to secure the required support from state legislatures, raising concerns that the current process could face similar setbacks as political interests shift towards the 2027 elections.
The Senate’s latest position follows comments by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who said election preparations would not prevent lawmakers from carrying out their constitutional duties.
Akpabio maintained that lawmakers could balance political engagements with legislative responsibilities despite increasing activities ahead of the polls.
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