Reduction In Age Of Eligibility To Be Considered In Constitution Amendment - Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said the House will consider lowering the age of eligibility for Nigerians seeking election into political offices in order to allow youths to actively participate in the political process.

This is just as he charged youths to participate more actively in politics by breaking voters' apathy, and electing leaders who will secure their future and interests.

Speaking during a dialogue with students drawn from universities across the country at the National Assembly,  the speaker said, "I am acutely aware that young people often find themselves on the fringes of the political process. We need to develop a structured manner of involving our students and youths in the political process. I think it may not be out of place to lower the age qualification for certain elective offices in the next constitutional amendment exercise."
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