Northern Reps oppose Bill to make university degree compulsory for election as gov, president

A bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to change the educational qualification for elections into certain political offices, has been stepped down by the leave of the House of Representatives.

The bill was opposed by mostly lawmakers from the northern parts of the country.

The bill, proposed by Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, aimed at pegging minimum qualification for elections into the governorship, presidential, and other key elective offices in the country.

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