The Nigerian House of Representatives passed a second reading bill on Thursday, March 27 that attempts to prohibit individuals over 60 from competing for the offices of the Nigerian president and governor.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ike Ugochinyere, proposes amendment to the 1999 Constitution to amend the eligibility requirements for these key political positions.
If the bill is a bill, then politicians like Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, President Bola Tinubu will not be able to fight for the president again.
Under the bill: President and governor candidates must not be over 60 years of age when competing and must have at least a bachelor’s degree in their chosen field of study.
The bill specifically amends Article 131 of the Constitution to introduce age restrictions for the presidency, and Article 177 applies to candidates for governors.
In addition to the age limit bill, the House has passed several other important bills for second reading, including the Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Act: the Alvan Ikoku Federal Education Act sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere: The bill aims to upgrade Alvan Ikoku ugochinyere and to upgrade Alvan Ikoku College at the IMO State College of Education.
The bill establishes the Ideato West Local Government Area: The bill proposes the creation of an additional LGA in the IMO state to enhance administration and development efforts.
The bill enforces the inclusion of young people and people with disabilities in political appointments: sponsored by Rep. Ugochinyere, the bill aims to ensure government inclusion by retaining positions for young people and people with disabilities.
The bill that transfers trade and commerce to a concurrent legislative list: also sponsored by Rep. Ugochinyere, the bill aims to grant federal and state governments the power to regulate trade and commerce and promote economic activity nationwide.
The bill aims to increase the representation of women in the legislature, retaining seats for women in national and state legislative bills: sponsored by Rep. Kafilat Ogbara.
