constitutional reforms

El Salvador's ruling party Nuevas Ideas ratified President Nayib Bukele's candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, enabling a third consecutive term. The party's supermajority in the legislative assembly passed constitutional reforms allowing indefinite presidential re-election and extending the term to six years. Critics, including lawyers and human rights advocates, argue this violates a 2021 court ruling banning consecutive terms and concentrates power.

Over three years, the 360-member House under Tajudeen pursued constitutional reforms, processed major economic legislation, and expanded oversight activities, while also facing controversies and scandals.

The House of Reps received 2,747 bills and passed 363 over three years. Lawmakers defended the number of establishment bills, denied inducement allegations, and reaffirmed plans for state police and constitutional reforms.

Senegal's parliament approved constitutional reforms expanding lawmakers' powers while limiting those of the president, creating a rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and parliamentary Speaker Ousmane Sonko. The reforms are described as controversial.

Scholars at Edo State University's symposium attributed Nigeria’s security crisis to governance failures, poverty, and weak institutions. They called for constitutional reforms, youth inclusion, and stronger security institutions to address the issues.