The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution is set to hold a strategic engagement with leaders of registered political parties on Monday, October 6, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to amend the nation’s constitution.
The committee, chaired by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, has been consulting widely across the country and recently concluded a nationwide tour of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to gather public input on priority amendment areas.
In a statement released Sunday by House spokesperson Akin Rotimi, the House said the upcoming meeting will offer a platform for political parties to deliberate and contribute to proposals on key issues such as: State policing, Judicial and electoral reforms, Independent candidacy, Local government autonomy, Special seats for women, Human rights and justice and Power sector reforms.
According to the statement, the session aims to foster inclusive participation by allowing parties to present their perspectives, offer expert contributions and influence the shaping of reforms that reflect the collective will of the Nigerian people.
“Political parties remain the engine room of our democracy, and their active participation in this consultation is vital to achieving constitutional amendments that are inclusive, credible, and reflective of the collective aspirations of Nigerians,” said Deputy Speaker Kalu.
The committee is expected to finalize and submit its draft amendment proposals to the National Assembly by December 2025 for legislative consideration and possible adoption.
To facilitate productive discussions, the committee has also prepared a summary compendium of bills currently under review, which will serve as a reference for participants during the engagement.
