Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila,
on Monday said it has become necessary to review section 131 (d) of the 1999
constitution in a bid to increase the minimum educational qualification for
Nigerians aspiring for different political offices.
In a post on his verified Facebook page, the Speaker of the
lower chamber said the educational requirement contained in the 1999
constitution is no longer fit with the current realities in the country.
Gbajabiamila insisted the issue of educational qualification
of aspirants be included in the ongoing efforts by lawmakers to reform the
country’s electoral system and establish a fully participatory democracy for
Nigerians.
The post reads, “I also believe that the time has come for
us to agree to review section 131 (d) of the 1999 constitution to increase the
minimum educational qualification for persons aspiring to political office in
Nigeria.
“The constitution requires a secondary school certificate or
equivalent as the minimum academic qualification for high political office.
“This is the requirement for qualification to contest
election for Governor, the national assembly and president. Ladies and
gentlemen, this provision is the product of a different time and reflects the
reality of that time.
“It is time to take another look at that position as part of
the ongoing effort to reform our electoral system and establish a fully
participatory democracy providing the capable leadership our country needs”.
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