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GCE Government 1990 Question 20

Question 20

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

To be qualified as president of Nigeria, the 1979 Constitution states that one must have attained the age of

  1. A.18 years.
  2. B.21 years.
  3. C.30 years.
  4. D.35 years.
  5. E.45 years.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (35 years.)

Explanation

The 1979 Constitution set 35 years as the minimum age for the President. (The 'Not Too Young to Run' amendment of 2018 lowered it to 30.)