National Assembly Kills 'Not Too Young To Run' Bill

Reports emanating from the just concluded joint retreat on constitution review held in the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos indicates that the Senate and House Committee on Constitution review, have killed the 'Not Too Young To Run' bill.

The bill, though passed at 1st and 2nd readings, was not included in the final report that was considered and adopted by the lawmakers at the Lagos retreat which held on 14 – 15 July 2017.

The mere fact that the proposed amendment was not included on the agenda suggests that the National Assembly members, particularly members of the committee were opposed to any move to open the political space for youth inclusion.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu publicly declared support for the bill. The House of Representatives even alluded to it as an achievement in its 2 years’ scorecard.

UCJ, UNILORIN.