Categories: Politics

Oyo Gov, Makinde proposes six-year single term for politicians

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has put forward the proposition of implementing a singular term lasting five or six years for politicians, drawing inspiration from the leadership model of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).

Makinde’s suggestion comes in response to remarks made by PFN’s National President, Bishop Wale Oke, who highlighted the organization’s practice of not allowing a second tenure. Bishop Oke revealed this stance during his address at the commencement of PFN’s National Executive Retreat in Ibadan.

During the event, Governor Makinde emphasized the need for politicians to take a cue from PFN’s approach, underscoring that the conventional four-year term might fall short in achieving substantial goals.

In Makinde’s words: “The notion that there is no provision for a second term in the PFN is a novel concept to me. Perhaps, there are lessons to be gleaned from this arrangement that could benefit our nation.

“I am an advocate of adopting a single-term framework. In fact, I was not inclined towards a second term for myself, and I conveyed to the spiritual leaders that while four years might not be sufficient to accomplish every aspiration, it does provide ample time to make a meaningful impact and chart a separate course.

“If given the chance to deliberate on this matter, I believe a five or six-year single term, potentially leaning towards five years, could adequately facilitate the realization of our intended objectives.”

Attah Aaron

Attah Aaron has spent over six years with Idoma Voice. He writes on religion and health.

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