The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review will, on Monday, October 6, meet with leaders of all registered political parties as part of ongoing efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution.
The committee, chaired by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, said the engagement would focus on key national issues such as state police, local government autonomy, judicial and electoral reforms, devolution of powers, and the creation of special seats for women.
House spokesperson Akin Rotimi, in a statement released on Sunday, October 5, said the meeting would give political parties a platform to share their ideas and contribute to the national conversation on reforming the country’s governance structure.
“The session will feature discussions on areas such as special seats for women, judicial and electoral reforms, independent candidacy, local government reforms, state policing, human rights, and justice.
“It will also give political parties an opportunity to make inputs, share perspectives, and contribute meaningfully to the process,” the statement read.
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Kalu described the planned meeting as a crucial stage in the ongoing review, stressing that the committee is determined to produce amendments that reflect the true aspirations of Nigerians.
“Political parties remain the engine room of our democracy, and their active participation is vital to achieving constitutional amendments that are inclusive, credible, and representative of the people’s collective will,” he said.
He added that a detailed compendium of all proposed bills has been prepared to guide the discussions.
The constitution review committee recently concluded a nationwide consultation tour across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and is expected to present its final draft of proposed amendments to the National Assembly in December 2025.