Granting that the 1999 constitution was a pr oduct of military rule,that was the reason why they proposed 120 ammendments.The ammendment procedure prescribed by the military also needs ammendment.Usually Federal constitutions are ammended by a plebiscite/referendum,not by a house committee which may be dominated by the party in majority.We can learn from the Us system. Mazianyaogu writes from USA.

Nigeria Cando Organization ( www.nigeriacando.org ) is excited to hear that the Constitutional Review Committee is now inaugurated and ready to work. We believe that all Nigerian communities, towns and cities shall have a constitutional power to elect their leaders, demand accountabilities and the principles of checks and balances shall apply in a democratic way that is all inclusive in decision making. Our dream is to rally all prodemocracy groups and individual to see that the right of Nigerian communities is enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. Democracy at the grassroots will usher in peace, stability in polity, bring socioeconomic transformation to the people and move our country forward. More info at www.nigeriacando.org

i will mention few issues right now. -give all the zones equal number of states. -pass the freedom of information bill by constitutional means. -make it possible that presidents must come from all the zones in nigeria, by rotation. -above all, if obama can be president of america, it is overdue that an ibo man, should be president of nigeria by now, u bastards. -give the oil producers their rights, u pen robbers. -stop the racism in nigeria. -create local govts. and elect the officials. -make rigging of elections, a capital offence. any party that rigs elections should be disbanded. -ensure a time limit for every court to dispose a case. cases should not be forever. so that they can get to supreme court quick, for permanent disposal. i am as usual, CAPITAL G.C.