Kano Submits 10-Point Constitutional Reform Plan at North-West Hearing, Calls for State Police, LG Autonomy, Electoral Reform, and Return of Original National Anthem
The Kano State Government has submitted a detailed proposal outlining ten priority areas it believes require urgent constitutional reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions and governance framework.
The proposals were presented by the state’s Deputy Governor, Comrade Abdulsalam Gwarzo, who represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the North-West zonal public hearing organized by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, held in Kaduna.
A statement from the Deputy Governor’s office, signed by Information Officer Yusuf Abubakar, highlighted the following areas as central to the proposed reforms:
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Creation of state police
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Establishment of additional states and local government areas
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Institutionalisation of Independence Day (October 1) as the official swearing-in date for elected office holders
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Full autonomy for local governments
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Review of the national revenue allocation formula
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Strengthening of traditional institutions
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Enhanced women’s representation in legislative bodies
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Comprehensive electoral reforms
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Re-adoption of Nigeria’s original national anthem
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Broader constitutional review to address long-standing national concerns
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Comrade Gwarzo described the proposals as the outcome of extensive consultations involving civil society organisations, traditional leaders, youth groups, and women’s associations throughout Kano State.
“These submissions represent the true aspirations of the people of Kano State. The wide-ranging inputs reflect a collective desire for a more just, inclusive, and progressive Nigeria,” he stated.
He commended the House Committee for convening the regional public hearing, calling it a crucial platform for open dialogue and participatory governance.
“This is a golden opportunity to reimagine and reshape our nation’s legal framework in a way that truly reflects the current realities and the collective will of the Nigerian people,” Gwarzo added.
He reaffirmed Kano State’s commitment to a united and democratic Nigeria and urged lawmakers to give due consideration to the views and expectations of the public in their final recommendations for constitutional amendments.
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