The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill that seeks to prohibit individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria.If enacted, the bill would disqualify President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi from running in the 2027 presidential election, as all are above the proposed age limit.Key Provisions of the BillSponsored by Imo lawmaker Ikenga Ugochinyere, the bill is titled:> “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Review the Requirements that Qualify a Person to be Elected as President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Governors and Deputy Governor of a State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and for Related Matters.”Among its key provisions, the bill proposes:A university degree as the minimum educational qualification for Presidential and Gubernatorial candidates.A new age cap of 60 years for candidates vying for these positions.Other Key Legislative AdvancementsSeveral other significant bills also scaled second reading during Thursday’s plenary session:1. Inclusion of Youths & Persons with Disabilities in Political Appointments Bill (2025) – Seeks mandatory inclusion of youth and persons with disabilities in governance.2. Trade & Commerce Bill – Moves trade regulation to the concurrent legislative list to enhance interstate commerce.3. Federal University of Education, Zaria (Establishment) Bill (2025) – Establishes a teacher-training university in Zaria.4. Reserved Seats for Women in National & State Assemblies Bill (2025) – Seeks to increase female representation in politics.5. Timelines for Justice Administration Bill (2025) – Aims to speed up the judicial process in Nigeria.6. Expansion of Supreme Court & Court of Appeal Justices Bill – Proposes an increase in the number of justices to enhance judicial efficiency.7. State Creation Bills (2025) – Bills for the creation of Wan State (North Central) and Gobir State (North West) also advanced.If signed into law, these legislative efforts will significantly reshape Nigeria’s political, economic, and judicial landscape.