Bill To Stop Atiku, Obi, Others From Contesting Election Passes Second Reading At Reps

The House of Representatives has advanced a bill to its second reading, proposing to disqualify individuals over the age of 60 from running for President and Governor in Nigeria.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, seeks to modify the 1999 Constitution to introduce new eligibility criteria for these offices.

Specifically, the bill stipulates that:

• Presidential and gubernatorial candidates must be 60 years of age or younger at the time of the election.
• Candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in their field of study.

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The proposed amendments target Section 131 of the Constitution, concerning presidential eligibility, and Section 177, regarding gubernatorial eligibility.

In addition to the age limit bill, the House also passed the following bills for second reading:

• Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Bill: To upgrade Alvan Ikoku College of Education (Imo State) to a federal university.
• Bill for the Creation of Ideato West Local Government Area: To establish a new local government area in Imo State.
• Bill for Mandatory Inclusion of Youths and Persons with Disabilities in Political Appointments: To ensure representation of young people and persons with disabilities in government appointments.
• Bill to Move Trade and Commerce to the Concurrent Legislative List: To grant both federal and state governments regulatory powers over trade and commerce.
• Reserved Seats for Women in National and State Assemblies Bill: To increase female representation in legislative bodies.
• Judicial Reform Bills:
  • Timelines for Justice Administration Bill: To expedite judicial processes.
  • Increase in Supreme Court & Court of Appeal Justices Bill: To increase the number of justices for improved efficiency.
• Creation of New States: Creation of Wan State (North Central) Bill, Creation of Gobir State (Northwest) Bill.

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