BREAKING! Bill To Stop Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi From Contesting Election Passes Second Reading, See Those Qualified

 The Nigerian House of Representatives has advanced a bill that, if enacted, would prevent individuals above 60 from contesting for the offices of President and Governor. Sponsored by Representative Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, the proposed legislation seeks to amend sections of the 1999 Constitution to revise eligibility criteria for these high-ranking political positions.

Key Provisions of the Bill:

• Age Limit: Candidates for the presidency and governorship must not be older than 60 years at the time of election.

• Educational Qualification: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required for eligibility.

The bill specifically aims to amend Section 131 of the constitution to introduce the age limit for presidential candidates and Section 177 to apply the same requirement to gubernatorial candidates.

This development has sparked discussions nationwide, as it could potentially disqualify prominent political figures such as President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Governor Peter Obi from participating in future elections.

In addition to this age limit bill, the House of Representatives has passed several other significant bills for second reading, including:

• Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Bill: Proposes upgrading Alvan Ikoku College of Education in Imo State to a federal university.

• Bill for the Creation of Ideato West Local Government Area: Seeks to create an additional LGA in Imo State to enhance administrative and developmental efforts.

• Bill for Mandatory Inclusion of Youths and Persons with Disabilities in Political Appointments: Aims to ensure inclusivity in governance by reserving positions for young people and persons with disabilities.

• Bill to Move Trade and Commerce to the Concurrent Legislative List: Seeks to grant both federal and state governments the power to regulate trade and commerce, boosting economic activity nationwide.

• Reserved Seats for Women in National and State Assemblies Bill: Aims to increase female representation in legislative bodies.

These legislative efforts reflect the House's commitment to reshaping Nigeria’s governance structure, promoting youth and gender inclusion, and enhancing economic and judicial efficiency.

As the bill progresses through the legislative process, it is expected to generate further debate on the implications of imposing age and educational restrictions on political candidacy in Nigeria.