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We are aiming at new constitution for Nigeria ― Gbajabiamila

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  Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the 9th Assembly will review the entire 1999 constitution with the aim of birthing a document that will reflect democratic ideals and resolve foundational conflicts threatening Nigeria’s journey to nationhood. The Speaker made the disclosure in his speech to mark the end of the legislative year. The House is proceeding on its annual vacation today after the plenary. Gbajabiamila said: “The Constitutional amendment process in the House of Representatives continues apace. We have received submissions from across the country. We have conducted nationwide public hearings to seek the views of the Nigerian people so that the final product of the process reflects as much as is possible, the best expectations of our fellow citizens. As I have said before, this constitutional amendment process is unlike those that came  “This time, we seek nothing less than a wholesale review of the constitution with the express intentio