Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has revealed plans to propose legislation that would establish a single six-year term for presidents and state governors, with the initiative expected to be pursued after the 2027 general elections.

Speaking with journalists in his office on Tuesday, Bamidele said the bill would be among the earliest pieces of legislation he hopes to sponsor when the next Senate is constituted. He argued that a single-term system would allow elected officials to concentrate fully on governance without the distractions associated with seeking re-election.

According to him, the current arrangement of two four-year terms often causes presidents and governors to spend a considerable part of their first tenure planning political strategies and campaigns aimed at securing a second mandate.

Bamidele maintained that a one-term, six-year tenure would remove such pressures and encourage officeholders to focus on delivering results from the moment they assume office.

He explained that leaders who know they have only one opportunity to serve would be more likely to dedicate their energy and resources to governance rather than electoral considerations.

The Senate Leader acknowledged that the proposal may generate differing opinions and may not receive unanimous support. However, he stressed that legislators have a duty to initiate reforms they believe can improve the country’s political and governance structure.

He noted that disagreement over an idea should not prevent lawmakers from introducing proposals they consider beneficial, emphasizing that the legislative process exists to debate and refine such initiatives.

Bamidele further argued that laws should evolve over time to reflect changing circumstances and societal needs, adding that legal frameworks are not static but are designed to adapt as nations develop.

Should the proposal eventually be introduced and approved by the National Assembly, it would require amendments to the Nigerian Constitution before it could become operational.