30-year-olds to lead Nigeria as Buhari signs ‘Not Too Young To Run’ bill into law

President Buhari has today signed the Not-Too-Young-To-Run bill into law.

Buhari had promised during his Democracy Day broadcast on Tuesday that he would sign the bill.

The bill seeks to alter the age qualification for President from 40 to 35; Governor from 35 to 30; Senator from 35 to 30; House of Representatives membership from 30 to 25; and State House of Assembly membership from 30 to 25.