Presidential term in Nigeria:

**The reasoning** According to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Section 135), the President serves a **four-year term** and can be re-elected for only one additional term (making a maximum of 8 years total). This is a fundamental principle of our democratic system — it ensures regular accountability to the people through elections and prevents excessive concentration of power. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **2 years** — Some countries (like the U.S. House of Representatives) have 2-year terms, but this is too short for executive leadership in Nigeria. - **5 years** — This confuses you with countries like South Africa or Ghana where presidential terms are 5 years. Easy mix-up! - **6 years** — This might seem "balanced," but it's not what our constitution says. Some people confuse this with proposals that were debated but never adopted. **Quick takeaway** Remember: **Nigerian President = 4 years × 2 terms maximum = 8 years total** — just like the United States system we partly modeled ours after.