House of Reps: Bill To Stop Tinubu, Atiku, Over 60s From Contesting Political Offices Pass Second Reading On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed for second reading a bill that seeks to bar individuals above the age of 60 from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria
Sponsored by Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, the bill put forward amendments to the 1999 Constitution to edited the eligibility criteria for these key political positions.
The proposed legislation sets an age limit of 60 years for candidates seeking to contest for the presidency or governorship.
The bill stipulates that both presidential and gubernatorial candidates must not be older than 60 years at the time of contesting for office.
In addition to the age requirement, the bill likewise mandates that candidates must hold at least the Bachelor’s stint in their chosen field of study.
The amendments specifically target Section 131 of the Constitution, which rules presidential eligibility, and Section 177, which deals with the eligibility criteria for gubernatorial candidates.
Alongside the age limit charge, several other significant bills were likewise passed for second reading by the House. These bills contain:
Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Bill: Sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, this charge seeks to upgrade Alvan Ikoku College of Education in Imo State to a federal university, aimed at aggrandizing educational standards in the region.
Bill for the Creation of Ideato West Local Government Area: This charge recommends the creativeness of a subjunctive local government area in Imo State to sprout administrative efficiency and spur developmental efforts.
Bill for Mandatory Inclusion of Youths and Persons with Disabilities in Political Appointments: Also sponsored by Rep. Ugochinyere, this charge aims to canvass inclusivity in governance by ensuring reserved positions for young people and persons with disabilities in political appointments.
Bill to Move Trade and Commerce to the Concurrent Legislative List: This charge, sponsored by Rep. Ugochinyere, seeks to grant both federal and state governments the authority to coordinate trade and commerce, fostering greater economic activity and cooperation nationwide.
Reserved Seats for Women in National and State Assemblies Bill: Sponsored by Rep. Kafilat Ogbara, this charge suggests the creativeness of reserved seats for women in both the National Assembly and state legislative bodies to advocate gender parity in governance.
Two important judicial reform bills were furthermore introduced:
Timelines for Justice Administration Bill (Sponsored by Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu): Seeks to expedite judicial processes and reduce reschedules in the legal system.
Increase in Supreme Court & Court of Appeal Justices Bill (Sponsored by Rep. Bello Kaoje): Proposes increasing the number of justices in these courts to reform efficiency in the judicial system.
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Published 3/27/2025