#NotTooYoungToRun: WOW, 35yrs For President, 30Yrs For Governor, 25Yrs For National Assembly.

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Above is the new age qualification to run for a political office as approved by the Nigerian Senate during the constitution review exercise yesterday.

Before now, a person must be at least 40 years of age to be elected President or Vice President, 35 to be a Senator or State Governor, and 30 to be a Representative in parliament.

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