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Earn the Second Term Advocacy (#ETSA): A Constitutional Reform Proposal

A formal legislative submission proposing that presidential and gubernatorial second-term eligibility under Sections 137 and 182 of the 1999 Constitution be conditioned on measurable governance performance, with the creation of an independent Executive Performance Assessment Commission (EPAC).

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2024

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Policy Commentary
IPAC's Post-Passage Objections to the Electoral Act 2026: A Critique
An analysis of the Inter-Party Advisory Council's objections following the passage of the Electoral Act 2026, examining the constitutional basis and procedural propriety of post-legislative party advocacy.
2025
Legislative Submission
Earn the Second Term Advocacy (#ETSA): Full Legislative Submission
Formal constitutional reform proposal with draft amendment language, EPAC establishment framework, performance metrics architecture, and advocacy execution plan.
2024
Policy Commentary
Pension Access Restrictions for Voluntarily Resigned Federal Employees: A Legal Analysis
Examination of the Pension Reform Act 2014 and National Housing Fund Act provisions affecting federal employees who resign voluntarily, with recommendations for legislative clarification.
2024
Governance Commentary
Nigeria's Political Dysfunction: Root Causes and Structural Remedies
A comprehensive analysis of the structural and institutional factors driving political dysfunction in Nigeria, with evidence-based recommendations for constitutional and legislative reform.
2024
Research Note
Corporate Account Fees and the CBN's Permitted Charges Framework under BOFIA 2020
Legal analysis of the regulatory basis for corporate banking fees in Nigeria, examining the Central Bank's authority under BOFIA 2020 and the rights of corporate account holders.
2024
Policy Brief
The Electoral Act 2026: Key Provisions and Implications for the 2027 Election Cycle
A practitioner-focused review of the Electoral Act 2026's key innovations, contentious provisions, and practical implications for candidates, parties, and election administrators preparing for 2027.
2025

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