I’ll Sign ‘Not Too Young To Run’ Bill Today – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says he will sign the much anticipated ‘Not Too Young To Run’ bill today, Thursday.

The President, in a statement on Thursday, said he will accent the bill when he receives a group of young Nigerians at the State House.

The President’s remarks comes a day after hosting the Super Eagles of Nigeria, ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Buhari charged the team to do well at the Mundial, adding that they carry the emotions of 180 million Nigerians.

Yesterday I hosted a talented group of young Nigerians who will soon be traveling to Russia carrying the passions & emotions of 180 million people.
Today I look forward to welcoming to the State House another group of young Nigerians, as I sign into law the #NotTooYoungToRun Bill pic.twitter.com/J4iJMVQ8GZ

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) May 31, 2018

Not Too Young To Run is a campaign which seeks to reduce the age limit for running for elected office in Nigeria and globally.

The bill was passed by the National Assembly last year to alter Sections 65, 106, 131, 177 of the Constitution to reduce the age qualification for president from 40 to 30; 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.

Lawmakers also approved independent candidature in the new law.