N’Assembly sends 2026 constitution amendment bill to states

The National Assembly has forwarded the 2026 Constitution amendment bill to the 36 State Houses of Assembly, requesting their review and approval within 30 days, as per Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution as amended. The transmission, facilitated by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, occurred on September 16, 2026, and is a formal step in the constitutional alteration process, requiring the support of at least two-thirds of the state legislatures.

The 30-day response period, while not a constitutional deadline, is intended to ensure a timely and orderly conclusion of the amendment process. State legislatures are expected to consider the bill according to their legislative procedures and communicate their resolutions to the National Assembly upon completion of deliberations.