In a statement, the deputy
speaker of the House of Representatives; Emeka Ihedioha stated that the
sessions aim to bring the process of constitution review closer to the people.
He stated that various
institutions, political parties and civil societies have been invited to
contribute their views.
Issues identified to be discussed
include recognition of the six zonal structure; creation of states; structure,
funding and creation of local governments as well as indigene, residency and
citizenship questions.
Others are fiscal federalism,
removal of immunity clause establishment of state police as well as zoning and
power sharing and terms of office of the president and governors.
The deputy speaker further stated
that decisions at the sessions shall be reached, as much as possible, by
consensus but where that fails, decisions will be reached by voting.
He however assured that the views
of the majority would prevail.
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