Nigeria, May 14 -- The Niger State Government has proposed the rotation of elective political offices within constituencies, as part of efforts to institutionalise zoning and reduce political tension.

Under the proposal, any part of the constituency can only hold the office for a maximum of eight years before other parts take their turns.

Bologi Ibrahim, chief press secretary to Governor Mohammed Bago, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday after a strategic meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders and aspirants at the Government House in Minna.

Governor Bago said the proposal, once gazetted and backed through legislative procedures, would ensure equitable power sharing among communities and strengthen political stab...