We’ll present common position on constitution review, say south-west governors

The governors of the south-west, senators and house of representatives members have agreed to present a “common position” on the review of the constitution, the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and the electoral act.

They took the decision after they held a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday evening.

Subsequently, they set up a committee that will harmonise their position and present to the national assembly as regards the move to amend the constitution and enact the aforementioned laws.

Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Rotimi Akeredolu, chairman of the south-west governors, said they discussed many areas of interest.

“The meeting, which had governors, distinguished senators and members of the house of representatives, discussed so many areas of interest,” Akeredolu said.

“Most importantly, the meeting today deliberated on constitutional amendments. We have resolved that we would present a common position as regards amendments to the constitution.

“In order to achieve this, this meeting has set up a committee. The committee is made up of distinguished senators led by the caucus chairman, house of representatives members led by the caucus chairman, and attorneys of the south-west states.

“The committee is to harmonise our positions so that we can present it as and when necessary before the two houses and, at the end of the day, have the constitutional amendment that has our serious input.”