South West states will adopt a common position on the proposed amendment to the constitution, the governors said yesterday.
Governors Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Akinwumi Ambode (Lagos), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun); Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo) and Ayodele Fayose (Ekiti) met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to ratify their common stance on all the issues billed for amendment.
The National Assembly last month transmitted the items it is proposing for amendments to the state houses of Assembly.
Two-thirds of the 36 Assemblies –which is 24 -must concur on any particular issue before it could be accepted.
The National Assembly will then transmit such items for President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent after which they become laws.
According to the programme, the Assemblies are expected to submit their records of votes on the items to the National Assembly in the first quarter of next year.
Southwest states united on constitution amendment
