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October 19, 2022

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The controversy between states and the national assembly on the amendment of the constitution dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.

The Punch reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has summoned a meeting with leaders of political parties over the reported clashes among their supporters in some states. The newspaper says flood victims are battling hunger and at risk of disease in Anambra.

The Nation says the national assembly and governors are at loggerheads over the refusal of 24 houses of assemblies to pass 44 constitution amendment bills transmitted to them. The newspaper reports that the Arewa Joint Committee has distanced itself from the “north needs northern presidential candidate” comment of Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Daily Trust reports that uncertainty has greeted the constitution amendment over the refusal of some state assemblies to vote on the transmitted amendment bills. The newspaper says President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered ministers to prepare transition documents ahead of the hand-over in May 2023.

The Guardian reports that northern leaders, under the umbrella of Arewa Joint Committee (AJC), have clarified that they have not endorsed any presidential candidate for the 2023 elections. The newspaper says some monarchs in Rivers and Delta states have criticised the federal government for not visiting flood victims.

Daily Sun says south-east bishops and traditional leaders have asked the federal government to free Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The newspaper reports that Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, has backed the re-election bid of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Lagos counterpart, against the candidate of his party.

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