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Can A Man Less Than 35 Years Contest For Governor by callthefred: 11:27am On Jun 11, 2020 |
To lawyers and constitution gurus in the house. A friend wants to contest Edo governorship elections, however he would be a few days to 35 years by election day and would already be 35 by swearing in day. Can he contest?. Thanks. |
Re: Can A Man Less Than 35 Years Contest For Governor by Amotolongbo(f): 11:35am On Jun 11, 2020 |
I am not a constitution Lawyer, but I think I can translate what the constitution states in my little understanding. Part II State ExecutiveNo, your friend is not qualified to contest sir The bolded part states that a person shall be qualified for an election If he has attained the age of 35 Anyone that hasn’t officially reached the age of 35 as at the day of election isn’t eligible to be voted for, cos he isn’t elligible to contest. Had the constitution stated that 35years is qualified to be in office, not election this time, then he can contest the election since he will be 35years before being sworn in. 1 Like |
Re: Can A Man Less Than 35 Years Contest For Governor by oluwadabira111(m): 11:37am On Jun 11, 2020 |
callthefred:I don't think so but let's wait for the elders in the house! |
Re: Can A Man Less Than 35 Years Contest For Governor by obonujoker(m): 11:55am On Jun 11, 2020 |
In a country like Nigeria or where?! |
Re: Can A Man Less Than 35 Years Contest For Governor by Amotolongbo(f): 11:58am On Jun 11, 2020 |
obonujoker:He said Edo State. Na only Tokyo in Japan dey bear Edo before and e don change name. Shey Edo State Dey another country ni? |
Re: Can A Man Less Than 35 Years Contest For Governor by CHRISDMANAGER(m): 12:03pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
No! He is not eligible to Contest for the office of the Governor.. The 1999 Constitution of the federal Republic of Nigeria Chapter VI ,Part 2 stated it clearly that for anyone to contest for the post of Governorship, he must be 35 years and above with some other conditions... |
Re: Can A Man Less Than 35 Years Contest For Governor by Vyzz: 12:22pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Re: Can A Man Less Than 35 Years Contest For Governor by pyyxxaro: 12:29pm On Jun 11, 2020 |
Yes he can But nor allow them Tony Kabaka use pepper body meet that ur friend oh because the way Obaseki de worry them , if there catch ur friend Naa UBTH e go do Christmas oh |
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