On Tuesday, 25th day of March 2025, the House of Representatives passed 39 Constitution Amendment Bills for second reading.
These bills have been referred to the Committee on Review and Constitution for further legislative action, before heading to the Senate and later respective Houses of Assembly
1. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to make the recommendation of the National Judicial Council Mandatory for the Removal from Office of Heads of Nigeria Courts and for Related Matters (HB.2203)
Sponsors: Tajudeen Abbas (APC – Kaduna) & Marcus Onobun (PDP – Edo)
2. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republice of Nigeria, Cap. C23, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2024 to Provide for the Establishment of the Ecclesiastical Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja and the Ecclesiastical Court of Appeal of the States; and for Related Matters (HB. 79)
Sponsor: Francis Ejiroghene Waive (APC – Delta)
3. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Make the Court of Appeal the Final Appeal Court in Governorship, National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petitions and for Related Matters (HB. 1212)
Sponsor: Nnamdi Ezechi (PDP – Delta)
4. A Bill for An Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Cap. C23 LFN 2004 to Confer Jurisdiction on the Federal High Court to try Offences arising from Violations of the Provisions of the Electoral Act and any other Related Act of the National Assembly and for Related Matters (HB.115)
Sponsor: Muktar Tolani Shagaya (APC – Kwara)
5. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended) to Provide for Transition of Substantive Heads of Courts in Nigeria and Strengthen the Procedure for Removal of Judicial Officers in Order to Guarantee the Independence of the Judiciary:and for Related Maters (HBs.1230 and 1354)
Sponsors: Kwamoti Bitrus Laori (PDP – Adamawa) & Patrick Umoh (APC – Akwa Ibom)
6. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I999 to Provide for Appointment of Chairman of the State Judiciary Service Commission among the Retired Chief Judges of the State, Grand Khadis of Sharia Court of Appeal, Presidents of the Customary Court of Appeal and Judges of the State High Court, to bring the Procedure for Such Appointment to be in Conformity withthe Global Best Practices, Curb Duplication of Duties and Over-Concentration of Powers in the Office of the Chief Judges of a State and Provide for the Appointment of Chairman of the Federal Judicial Service Commission among the Retired Chief Justices of Nigeria, President of the Court of Appeal and Justices of the Supreme Court; to Bring Procedure for such Appointment to be in Conformity with the Global Best Practices; to Curb Duplication of Duties and Over-Concentration of Powers in the Office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria and for Related Matters (HBs.1729 and 1730)
Sponsor: Mansur Manu Soro (PDP – Bauchi)
7. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Expand the Number of Justices of the Supreme Court, enhance Service efficiency and timely dispensation of Justices, Improve Citizens’ Access to Justice and Conform with Federal Character Principles and for Related Matters (HBs.1569, 1345, 1346 and 1877)
Sponsors: Patrick Umoh, Mansur Manu Soro, Wole Busayo Oke (PDP – Osun) & Ishaya David Lalu (APC – Plateau)
8. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to Provide for the Presumed Resignation from Office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justices and Judges of Certain Courts in Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB. 1886)
Sponsor: Victor Afam Ogene (LP – Anambra)
9. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Confer Original Jurisdiction on the Court of Appeal on Matters Relating to the Office of a Governor or Deputy Governor of a State: and for Related Matters (HB. 1341)
Sponsor: Patrick Umoh
10. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, 1999 to Raise the Composition of the Code of Conduct Tribunal From Three to Seven; to Provide for Representation From Each Geo-Political Zone Of Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB. 1924)
Sponsor: Shehu Dalhatu Tafoki (APC – Katsina)
11. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Cap. C23, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1999 (Power of proclamation of New Assembly by Clerk or NASS/Clerk of HouseAssembly) and to make provisions for the Chief Justice of Nigeria to make Proclamation on the Inauguration of National Assembly and for Related Matters (HBs. 33, 69 and 1309)
Sponsors: Francis Ejiroghene Waive, Oluwole Oke & Ghali Mustapha Tijjani (NNPP – Kano)
12. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to Specify the Time Within Which the Executive Shall Present to the National Assembly any Treaty Between the Federation and any Other Country for Enactment; and for Related Matters (HB, 619)
Sponsor: Benjamin Okezie Kalu (APC – Abia)
13. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Alter the Oath Taking of the Members of the National Assembly and Members of Assembly in Sections 52, and 94 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB. 1320)
Sponsor: Sada Soli Jibiya (APC – Katsina)
14. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Remove Transitional Law-Making Powers from the Executive Arm of Government; and for Related Matters (HB. 2175)
Sponsor: Ahmed ldris Wase (APC – Plateau)
15. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Establish the FCT House of Assembly and for Related Matters (HB. 1783)
Sponsor: Sesoo Gboko Ikpagher (APC – Benue)
16. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Regulate the Application of Regional and International Human Rights Treaties Ratified by Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB. 1197)
Sponsor: Daniel Asama Ago (LP – Plateau)
17. A Bill for an Act to Alter Section 91 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Provide for Uniform Standards and remove ambiguity, and for Related Matters, 2025 (HB. 2170)
Sponsor: Adebayo Olusegun Balogun (APC – Lagos)
18. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered) to Provide for Special Seats for the Physically Challenged Persons in Nigeria’s Federal, State and Local Government Areas, and Legislative Houses and for Related Matters (HB.193I)
Sponsors: Tajudeen Abbas & Marcus Onobun
19. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) toprovide for Six Special Seats for Special Interest Groups in the House of Representatives and for Related Matters (HB. 1811)
Sponsor: Akintunde Rotimi (APC – Ekiti)
20. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Ensure Gender Equality in the Composition of the Federal Character Commission and for Related Matters (HB. 1419)
Sponsor: Kafilat Adetola Ogbara (APC – Lagos)
21. A Bill for An Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Establishment of State Police and Local Government Police and For Related Matters (HBs. 1305 & 1807)
Sponsors: Francis Ejiroghene Waive & Akintunde Rotimi
22. A Bill an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to Permit Public Servants to engage in Healthcare, Education, Production and Services beyond Farming and for Related Matters (HB. 2176)
Sponsor: Ahmed ldris Wase
23. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Cap. C23 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for the Recognition and Development of the Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB. 1850)
Sponsors: Tajudeen Abbas & Marcus Onobun
24. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Change the Name of the Auditor-General of the Federation to Auditor-General of the Federal Government: and for Related Matters (HB. 1700)
Sponsor: Mansur Manu Soro
25. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to Remove the Restriction Placed on Power and Duties of the Auditor-General of the Federation and States by Sections 85(2) and 125(2) Respectively and to Insert New Sections in the Constitution that Shall Provide for the Financial Autonomy of the Offices of the Auditor-General of the Federation and of the States (HB. 1404)
Sponsor: Babajimi Benson (APC – Lagos)
26. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to strengthen the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation and the Auditor-General of a State, and for Related Matters (HB.260)
Sponsor: Mutu Nicholas Ebomo (PDP – Delta)
27. A Bill for an Act to Alter Section 143(2) (a) and 188(2) (a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic ofNigeria, 1999 and for Related Matters (HB,994)
Sponsor: Sada Soli
28. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 Cap. C23 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Establish and Empower the Political Parties Registration and Regulatory Commission to Register, Regulate, and Monitor the Organisation and Operation of Political Parties; and for Related Matters (HHB. 1217)
Sponsor: Aminu Jamo Daura (APC – Katsina)
29. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Provide that General Elections to the Office of the President, State Governors, National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly and Local Government Area Councils shall be conducted simultaneously on the same date to be determined by the Independent National Electoral Commission in consultation with the National Assembly and for Related Matters (HBs. 1306 & 1514)
Sponsors: Francis Ejiroghene Waive, Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere (PDP – Imo) & 34 Others
30. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended) to Provide for Compulsory Resignation of National and State Executive Members of Political Parties seeking Elective Government Positions (HB. 1381)
Sponsor: Mansur Manu Soro
31. A Bill for an Act to Further Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Determination of All Appeals Arising from Election Petition Tribunals Prior to Swearing-in of President-Elect, Vice-President-Elect, Governor-Elect, Deputy Governor-Elect, Members-Elect of the National and State Assemblies and for Related Matters (HB. 1154)
Sponsors: Mansur Manu Soro & 5 others
32. A Bill for an Act to Alter the ProAonded) to Vest the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with the power to conduct Local Govermment Area Council Elections and for Related Matters (HB. 649)
Sponsors: Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere & 24 Oihers
33. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), to provide for Regulation of Election Timelines by the Electoral Act and for Related Matters (HB. 2166)
Sponsor: Adebayo Olusegun Balogun
34. A Bill for an Act to Alter Sections 68(1) (g) &109(1)(g) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Require the Official Resignation from Political Party before Defection by members of the National Assembly and State House of Assembly and for Related Matters (HBs. 2167and 2183)
Sponsor: Adebayo Olusegun Balogun
35. A Bill for an Act to Alter Section 239 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), to Extend the Original Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal to include Election Petitions arising from Governorship and Deputy Governorship Elections, Tenure of Governors and Deputy Governors of States and for Related Matters (HB. 2168)
Sponsor: Adebayo Olusegun Balogun
36. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to grant the National Assembly Power to Alter Timelines for Election Tribunals and for Related Matters (HB.2169)
Sponsor: Adebayo Olusegun Balogun
37. A Bill for an Act to Alter Section 285 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), by deleting Subsection (2) and amending Subsection (3) to remove references to the Governorship Election Tribunal, and for Related Matters (HB. 2173)
Sponsor: Adebayo Olusegun Balogun
38. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Cap. C23, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Establish the National Local Government Electoral Commission as an Independent Body Responsible for Organising, Conducting, and Supervising Elections into the Offices of Chairmen and Councilors of all the Local Governments Across the Federation, Including the Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory, ensure the Credibility, Transparency, and Fairmess of Local Government Elections and Promote Democratic Governance at the Grassroots Level; and for Related Matters (HB. 2122)
Sponsors: Benjamin Okezie Kalu & 6 others
39. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to relieve the State Independent Electoral Commissions of the powers to conduct Local Government Council elections and bestow same on the Independent National Electoral Commission and for Related Matters (HB.1761)
Sponsor: Akin Alabi (APC – Oyo)
