Constitution Alteration Bill to entrench local government as the third tier of government
Would amend sections 2, 4, 5, 7, 162 and 318 to entrench local governments with clear powers and protection from undue executive interference.
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Per PLAC's summary this is one of the 37 constitution alteration bills before the National Assembly. A separate bill would amend section 91 to raise the maximum membership of State Houses of Assembly from 24 to 44 so every local government has a representative. Daily Trust (29 Sep 2026) said a source in the National Assembly expects debate on abolishing State Independent Electoral Commissions or moving local government elections to INEC. No vote on this bill is shown in the sources retrieved.
Who this affects
Local government councils and the residents they serve.
What it changes
- 1Entrenches local governments as the third tier of the federation.
Would amend sections 2, 4, 5, 7, 162 and 318 to entrench local governments with clear powers and protection from undue executive interference.
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Committee· House
16 April 2026
Summarised for the public townhall on 16 April 2026 (PLAC).
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