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2027: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso affected as lawmakers move to stop above 60 years from contesting

The House of Representatives has approved a bill for a second reading aimed at preventing Nigerians over the age of 60 from running for the presidency or governorship positions.

Spearheaded by Imo lawmaker Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, this bill is part of ongoing amendments to the 1999 Constitution, focusing on revising the eligibility criteria for major political offices.

The bill aims to amend Section 131 of the Constitution to set a 60-year age cap for presidential candidates and to modify Section 177 to impose the same restriction on those aspiring to governorship. Additionally, it stipulates that candidates must possess at least a bachelor’s degree….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>

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