Reps reject bill seeking to pave way for election of youths into elective offices, increase educational qualification Reps reject bill seeking to pave way for election of youths into elective offices, increase educational qualification
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Members of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, rejected a bill which seeks to pave way for youths to vie for various elective offices including President at age 35 years and prohibits anyone who has attained the age of 70 from aspiring for the highest office in the country.
The lawmakers expressed the opposition during the debate on a bill for an Act to alter the 1999 Constitution (as amended) which seeks to put the age limit for aspirants to certain political offices and for related matters, sponsored by Hon. Bede Eke, member representing Mbaise/Ngor Okpala federal constituency of Imo State.