Just In: Tinubu Speaks on Reviewing Nigeria’s Constitution, Details Emerge

• President Bola Tinubu has committed to reviewing the proposal for a new constitution put forward by ‘The Patriots'
• During their meeting on August 10, President Tinubu emphasized that his administration's immediate focus is on economic reform, with constitutional review planned as a subsequent priority
• Tinubu indicated that while economic reforms are currently his main focus, he will address the constitutional review as soon as feasible once economic goals are met

Aso Rock, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu has pledged to consider the proposal for a new constitution presented by a distinguished group called ‘The Patriots.’

Led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, the group requested a visit to the President in Abuja on Friday, August 10.

During the meeting, President Tinubu reiterated that transforming the economy for long-term growth and development remains a top priority for his administration.

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He also assured the group that their call for the establishment of a national constituent assembly to draft a new constitution would be thoroughly reviewed.

Tinubu sets timeline for constitutional review

Speaking on when his administration would commence a holistic constitutional review, Tinubu said:

''I am currently preoccupied with economic reform. That is my first priority. Once this is in place, as soon as possible, I will look at other options, including constitutional review as recommended by you and other options."

The President also assured the group that their request for the convening of a national constituent assembly with the mandate to draft a new constitution will be reviewed, as reported by Nigerian Tribune.

As reported by The Punch, Chief Anyaoku, speaking on behalf of The Patriots, appealed to the President to send an executive bill to the National Assembly, proposing two measures:

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”The convening of a national constituent assembly with the mandate to produce a draft people’s democratic constitution.

"The constituent assembly should be of directly elected individuals, on a non-political basis, from the 36 states of the federation, possibly three individuals per state, and one from the FCT.

“They should be assisted by seven constitutional lawyers, one drawn from each of the six geo-political zones and the FCT.

"The deliberations of the constituent assembly should take into full account the 1960/63 constitutions, as well as the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference and indeed of the various national conferences that considered the Nigerian constitutions.”

Tinubu appoints new chairman, FCT-IRS

In another development, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Michael Hadi Ango as the Acting Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS).

This was contained in a statement signed by Director of Press Anthony Ogunleye.

Source: Legit.ng